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OR Rev Stat § 822.218 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.218 - Cancellation of identification device for proportionally registered tow vehicle.

(1) The Department of Transportation shall have the authority to investigate and verify information provided in conjunction with application for proportional registration of a tow vehicle under ORS 822.217. The department may cancel an identification device for a proportionally registered tow vehicle if the department determines that the owner or lessee of the vehicle, or an employee of either, has: (a) Operated the vehicle in violation of tow vehicle registration limits; (b) Falsely certified an application required by ORS 822.217 for registration or renewal of registration of a proportionally registered tow vehicle; or (c) Falsely completed an application under ORS 822.205 for a towing business certificate. (2) If a tow vehicle proportional registration identification device is canceled under this section, the vehicle is not eligible for registration under ORS 822.205 for a period of one year after the cancellation. [1991 c.284 §29]
OR Rev Stat § 822.220 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.220 - Authorization to obstruct traffic; failure to take precautions; penalty.

(1) The operator of a wrecker or tow vehicle may stop the wrecker or tow vehicle where it obstructs traffic when the operator: (a) Is engaged in the salvaging of another vehicle; and (b) Takes the precautionary measures required by this section. (2) A person commits the offense of failure to take precautions when obstructing traffic with a tow vehicle or wrecker if the person is operating a wrecker or tow vehicle engaged in the salvaging of another vehicle and the operator does not do all of the following: (a) Determine that the salvaging operation requires stopping the wrecker or tow vehicle in the roadway. (b) Place warning signs or signals as prescribed under ORS 815.070 at a suitable distance in each direction upon the roadway. (c) Activate tow vehicle warning lights described in ORS 816.280. (3) The offense described in this section, failure to take precautions when obstructing traffic with a tow vehicle or wrecker, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §815; 1985 c.71 §9]
OR Rev Stat § 822.225 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.225 - Failure to remove injurious substance; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of tow vehicle operator failure to remove injurious substance if the person is operating a tow vehicle that is removing a wrecked or damaged vehicle from a highway and the person fails to remove any glass or other injurious substance dropped upon the highway from such vehicle. (2) The offense described in this section, tow vehicle operator failure to remove injurious substance, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §816; 1985 c.71 §10; 1995 c.383 §115]
OR Rev Stat § 822.230 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.230 - City or county regulation of towing businesses.

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 822.200 to 822.225, and except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a city or county may, by charter or ordinance, regulate towing businesses if the city or county charter or ordinance provisions pertain only to towing authorized by ORS 98.812 and the provisions: (a) Regulate an aspect of a towing business that is not regulated by ORS 822.200 to 822.225; or (b) Regulate an aspect of the towing business that is regulated by ORS 822.200 to 822.225 and the provisions of the charter or ordinance are more stringent than those of the statutes. (2) This section does not authorize imposition of any license fee or tax on a towing business by a city or county. (3) The governing body of a city or county may adopt ordinances that include, but are not limited to, the following requirements: (a) That towing businesses accept methods of payment other than and in addition to cash. (b) That towing businesses post fees in a conspicuous place at the location of the towed vehicles. (c) That any posted signs that warn of the possibility of towing or that give information about recovery of a towed vehicle be prominently displayed and show the fees charged to recover a towed vehicle. (d) That towing businesses offer transportation at a reasonable cost from within the immediate vicinity of the place from which the vehicle was towed to the towed vehicle. (e) That towing businesses establish locations for towed vehicles in such a way that no vehicle will be towed a greater distance than is necessary and reasonable. (f) That towed vehicles be stored in a public location that has at least one attendant on duty at all times. [1987 c.765 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 822.235 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.235 - Recovery after theft.

(1) If a tower recovers a vehicle after a theft, the vehicle is totaled and the vehicle has no applicable insurance coverage, the person who is the owner of the vehicle may transfer the person’s interest in the vehicle to the tower in payment or partial payment of the tower’s fees for recovery and storage of the vehicle. (2) A tower that accepts a transfer of interest in a vehicle from a person under this section may not assess fees against the person for storage of the totaled vehicle that occurs on and after the date of the transfer of interest. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions for liens under ORS 98.812 and 98.830, if a person transfers their interest in a vehicle under this section to a tower within 14 days of the date the person receives notice under ORS 98.857, the tower may not bring an action against the person for, or otherwise take any affirmative steps to collect or permit an agency or assignee to collect, any amount as compensation for towing, caring for or storing the totaled vehicle. (4) A tower that receives title under this section is responsible for any fees imposed by the Department of Transportation for transferring title. [2017 c.523 §5; 2019 c.13 §70] Note: 822.235 was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 822 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 822.250 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.250 - State Board of Towing; membership; terms of office; compensation and expenses.

(1) The State Board of Towing is established within the Department of Transportation. (2) The State Board of Towing consists of nine members appointed by the Governor as follows: (a) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 and who represents a city in Oregon with a population of 100,000 or more; (b) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 and who represents a city in Oregon with a population of less than 100,000; (c) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 and who has specialized knowledge in towing equipment and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 44,000 pounds; (d) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 and who has specialized knowledge in towing vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less; (e) One member who represents the insurance industry; (f) One member from a tow program within the Department of State Police; (g) One member who is a chief of police; (h) One member who is a member of the public; and (i) One member who is a consumer advocate. (3) All members of the board must be residents of Oregon. (4) The term of office of each member of the board is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term. (5) A member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. [2021 c.578 §1] Note: 822.250 to 822.290 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 822 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation. Note: Section 2, chapter 578, Oregon Laws 2021, provides: Sec. 2. Initial terms of office. Notwithstanding the term of office specified by section 1 of this 2021 Act [822.250], of the members first appointed to the State Board of Towing: (1) Two shall serve for a term ending July 1, 2022. (2) Two shall serve for a term ending July 1, 2023. (3) Two shall serve for a term ending July 1, 2024. (4) Three shall serve for a term ending July 1, 2025. [2021 c.578 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 822.255 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.255 - Chair and vice chair; quorum; meetings.

(1) The State Board of Towing shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of the offices as the board determines. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. (3) When the board is deliberating or voting on a matter before it, four members of the board constitute a quorum. (4) No more than two members who are towers may vote on any matter. The chairperson shall assign a rotation of voting members who are towers. If an assigned member who is a tower has an actual or potential conflict of interest in a matter before the board, the chairperson shall designate a different member who is a tower and who does not have an actual or potential conflict of interest in the matter before the board to deliberate and vote on that matter. (5) The board shall meet at least once a quarter at a time and place determined by the board. The board shall also meet at such other times and places as are specified by the call of the chairperson, vice chairperson or administrative officer. [2021 c.578 §3] Note: See note under 822.250.
OR Rev Stat § 822.260 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.260 - Administrative officer for board; subordinate officers and employees.

(1) The State Board of Towing shall appoint an administrative officer to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The determination of qualifications of the administrative officer and appointment of the administrative officer shall be made by the board after consulting with the Governor. (2) The administrative officer may not be a member of the board. (3) The designation of the administrative officer must be by written order, filed with the Secretary of State. (4) The administrative officer is in the unclassified service under ORS chapter 240, and the board shall fix the salary of the administrative officer in accordance with the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 240. (5) Subject to any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 240, the administrative officer shall appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the board, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. [2021 c.578 §4] Note: See note under 822.250.
OR Rev Stat § 822.265 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.265 - Rulemaking authority; board seal.

(1) In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the State Board of Towing may adopt rules: (a) Necessary for the administration of the laws that the board is charged with administering. (b) To implement ORS 98.853 to 98.862. (2) The board may adopt a seal. [2021 c.578 §5] Note: See note under 822.250.
OR Rev Stat § 822.270 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.270 - State Board of Towing Account.

(1) The State Board of Towing Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. (2) The account consists of the following: (a) Moneys collected from fees imposed under ORS 822.285. (b) Moneys appropriated to the account by the Legislative Assembly. (c) Moneys from any other source. (3) Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation to carry out the provisions of ORS 822.250 to 822.290 and 822.995. [2021 c.578 §6] Note: See note under 822.250.
OR Rev Stat § 822.275 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.275 - Administration of oaths; obtaining and taking evidence at board proceedings; failure to obey board subpoena.

The State Board of Towing, acting through its chairperson or vice chairperson, may administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents or other written information necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 822.250 to 822.290 and 822.995. If any person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section or refuses to testify on matters on which the person lawfully may be interrogated, the procedure set out in ORS 183.440 shall be followed to compel obedience. [2021 c.578 §7] Note: See note under 822.250.
OR Rev Stat § 822.285 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.285 - Additional powers of board; fees; rules.

(1) In carrying out its investigative and enforcement duties, functions and powers, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Board of Towing may procure services and award a contract for the personal services of a subject matter expert, on a case-by-case basis, in any manner deemed practical or convenient. The price of such contracts, including any amendments, may not exceed $25,000. (2) If the board has reason to believe that any person has been engaged or is engaging in any violation of ORS 98.853, 98.854, 98.856, 98.858, 181A.350, 822.200, 822.215, 822.225, 822.230, 822.235, 822.250 to 822.290, 822.605 or 822.995 or any rule adopted under those statutes, or any order issued by the board, the board may, without bond, bring suit in the name and on behalf of the State of Oregon in the circuit court of any county of this state to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with ORS 98.853, 98.854, 98.856, 98.858, 181A.350, 822.200, 822.215, 822.225, 822.230, 822.235, 822.250 to 822.290, 822.605 or 822.995 or any rule adopted under those statutes, or any order issued by the board. Upon a proper showing, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or writ of mandamus shall be granted. (3) The board, by rule, may impose a fee on any person holding or applying for a towing business certificate. The amount of the fee shall be established to recover expenses incurred by the board in carrying out ORS 822.250 to 822.290 and 822.995. Any fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited into the State Board of Towing Account established under ORS 822.270. [2021 c.578 §9] Note: See note under 822.250.
OR Rev Stat § 822.300 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.300 - Acting as vehicle transporter without certificate; exemptions; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of acting as a vehicle transporter without a certificate if the person is not the holder of a vehicle transporter certificate issued under ORS 822.310 and the person drives or tows over the highways of this state: (a) A vehicle that is: (A) Required to be registered under the vehicle code; (B) Driven or towed on its own wheels; (C) Driven or towed from outside this state or from a manufacturer or vehicle dealer within this state; and (D) Driven or towed to a prospective purchaser, manufacturer or dealer or the agent thereof either in this state or in any other state, territory or foreign country; or (b) A manufactured structure. (2) The offense described in this section does not apply to persons or vehicles exempted from this section under ORS 822.305. (3) The offense described in this section, acting as a vehicle transporter without a certificate, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §817; 1985 c.16 §413; 1995 c.383 §116; 2003 c.655 §138]
OR Rev Stat § 822.305 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.305 - Exemptions from vehicle transporter certification requirement.

In addition to any exemptions from the vehicle code under ORS 801.026, ORS 822.300 does not apply to the following: (1) Vehicles lawfully operated with plates furnished to vehicle dealers under ORS 822.040. (2) Vehicles lawfully operated with registration plates issued by this state. (3) Vehicles being towed by other vehicles lawfully operated with plates issued for towing businesses under ORS 822.210. [1983 c.338 §818; 1985 c.16 §414]
OR Rev Stat § 822.315 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.315 - Improper use of vehicle transporter plate; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of improperly using a vehicle transporter plate if the person is the holder of a vehicle transporter certificate and the person does any of the following: (a) Exercises privileges granted under ORS 822.310 for vehicles with special vehicle transporter plates issued under ORS 822.310 without conspicuously displaying the plates on the rear of each vehicle. (b) Uses a special vehicle transporter plate to transport a manufactured structure to a situs not permitted under the privileges granted under ORS 822.310. (c) Allows any person other than the transporter or transporter’s employee to use the special vehicle transporter plates issued to the transporter under ORS 822.310. (2) The offense described in this section, improper use of vehicle transporter plates, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §820; 1995 c.383 §117]
OR Rev Stat § 822.325 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.325 - Failure to return revoked or suspended certificate; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to return a revoked or suspended vehicle transporter certificate if the Department of Transportation demands and requires the return of any certificate, cards or plates under ORS 822.310 and the person has those items demanded and does not return them to the department. (2) The offense described in this section, failure to return a revoked or suspended vehicle transporter certificate, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §822; 1985 c.393 §57; 1987 c.261 §9f; 1999 c.359 §7]
OR Rev Stat § 822.500 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.500 - Operating commercial driver training school without certificate; rules; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of operating a commercial driver training school without a certificate if the person is not the holder of a valid, current driver training school certificate issued under ORS 822.515 and the person operates a business or nonprofit enterprise that engages, for a consideration, in educating and training persons, either practically or theoretically, or both, in the driving of motor vehicles. (2) The offense described in this section does not apply to: (a) A business or nonprofit enterprise engaged in educating and training persons for a profession; (b) An accredited secondary school, college or university; or (c) A person that provides limited education or training for a specialized purpose, as determined by the Department of Transportation by rule. (3) The offense described in this section, operating a commercial driver training school without a certificate, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §826; 1985 c.393 §58; 2005 c.155 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 822.505 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses|Section 822.505 - Commercial driver training school bond; requirements; actions against school or surety.

(1) A bond required under ORS 822.515 for issuance or renewal of a commercial driver training school certificate must comply with all of the following: (a) The bond shall have a corporate surety licensed to do business within this state. (b) The bond shall be executed to the State of Oregon. (c) The bond shall be in the sum of $2,500. (d) The bond shall be approved as to form by the Attorney General. (e) The bond must be conditioned that the person issued the certificate shall conduct business as a commercial driver training school without fraudulent representation and without violation of any rules adopted by the Department of Transportation under ORS 822.515. (f) The bond must be filed and held in the office of the department. (2) Any person shall have a right of action against a commercial driver training school and against the surety on the bond of the school in the person’s own name if the person suffers any loss or damage by reason of the school’s fraudulent representations or violation of rules adopted by the department under ORS 822.515. (3) If the certificate of a school is not renewed or is revoked or canceled, the sureties on the bond shall be relieved from liability accruing subsequent to cancellation or revocation by the department. [1983 c.338 §827]