reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
OR Rev Stat § 285A.240 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.240 - Legislative findings.

The Legislative Assembly finds that: (1) There is a new emerging global economy in which countries and regions located in specific areas of the world are forging new cooperative arrangements. (2) These new cooperative arrangements are increasing the competitiveness of the participating countries and regions, thus increasing the economic benefits and the overall quality of life for the citizens of the individual countries and regions. (3) The Pacific Northwest states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia are in a strategic position to act together, as a region, thus increasing the overall competitiveness of the individual states and provinces that will provide substantial economic benefits for all of their citizens. [Formerly 285.693]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.255 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.255

[Formerly 285.130; 2003 c.818 §13; renumbered 284.101 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.258 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.258

[Formerly 285.133; renumbered 284.104 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.261 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.261

[Formerly 285.135; 2003 c.818 §14; renumbered 284.107 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.264 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.264

[Formerly 285.137; 2001 c.883 §6; 2003 c.818 §19; renumbered 284.111 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.267 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.267

[Formerly 285.140; 2003 c.818 §21; renumbered 284.114 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.269 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.269

[2003 c.818 §§18,18a; renumbered 284.118 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.271 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.271

[2003 c.818 §20; renumbered 284.122 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.272 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.272

[2003 c.818 §22; renumbered 284.126 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.274 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.274

[2003 c.818 §23; 2005 c.443 §20; renumbered 284.131 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.277 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.277

[2003 c.818 §28; 2007 c.218 §5; renumbered 284.134 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.279 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.279

[Formerly 285.148; 2003 c.818 §25; renumbered 284.138 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.282 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.282

[Formerly 285.153; 2003 c.818 §26; renumbered 284.142 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.288 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.288

[Formerly 285.163; 2003 c.818 §27; renumbered 284.146 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.300 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.300 - Definition for ORS 285A.300 to 285A.312.

As used in ORS 285A.300 to 285A.312, "fund" means the Title I Bank Fund. [Formerly 285.680; 1999 c.509 §12]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.303 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.303 - Findings; purpose.

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that: (a) Local government is experiencing increasing difficulty in obtaining necessary financing for eligible community development projects, such as public works projects, causing project delays and significant increased costs to property owners and municipalities. (b) The improvement, expansion and new construction of eligible community development projects contributes to orderly economic growth by providing the framework necessary to attract industry to this state and to promote increased employment opportunities and other community improvements which are for the benefit of the people of Oregon. (c) It is important, therefore, that state agencies authorized to distribute state or federal funds for such improvements be able to provide programs and allocate moneys that will provide the greatest impetus to community development opportunities in Oregon. (2) Since municipalities in this state often suffer from a lack of available financing for eligible community development projects, it is the purpose of ORS 285A.300 to 285A.312 to provide financial assistance to municipalities in order that they may develop and construct community development projects and may construct, improve and repair facilities necessary for orderly community development. [Formerly 285.683]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.306 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.306 - Title I Bank Fund; investment; sources; administration; rules and policies; costs.

(1) There is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund, the Title I Bank Fund. All moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Business Development Department for the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority to provide financing for community development projects. Interest earned by the Title I Bank Fund shall be credited to the fund. (2) Moneys in the Title I Bank Fund, with the approval of the State Treasurer, may be invested as provided by ORS 293.701 to 293.857, and the earnings from such investments and other program income shall be credited to the Title I Bank Fund. (3) The Title I Bank Fund shall consist of: (a) Moneys appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly. (b) Repayment of loans made by cities and counties with grants from the Oregon Community Development Block Grant Program, including interest earnings. (4) The Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority shall administer the fund. (5) The department shall adopt rules and policies for the administration of the fund. (6) The authority may charge program administrative costs to the fund to pay for administrative expenses incurred to the authority for processing applications and investigating community development projects. [Formerly 285.685; 1999 c.509 §13; 2009 c.830 §29]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.309 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.309 - Use of funds.

All payments, receipts and interest from outstanding indebtedness shall be retained and accumulated in the Title I Bank Fund and used for the purposes specified in ORS 285A.303. [Formerly 285.687; 1999 c.509 §14]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.312 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.312 - Application of federal statutes.

All federal overlay statutes associated with moneys received from the federal Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program for Small Cities shall continue to apply to the use of those moneys in the Title I Bank Fund received from sources described in ORS 285A.306 (3)(b). [Formerly 285.690; 1999 c.509 §15; 2005 c.22 §203]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.325 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.325 - Foreign trade zones; operators of zones.

(1) Any port organized under the laws of this state, any municipal corporation in this state or any dock commission of any city of this state may apply to the United States for permission and may establish, operate and maintain foreign trade zones within or without their boundaries. (2) A private for-profit corporation may also establish, operate and maintain a foreign trade zone in this state when the corporation is: (a) Incorporated and organized under the laws of this state for the purpose of establishing, operating and maintaining a foreign trade zone; and (b) Authorized to establish, operate and maintain a foreign trade zone under a special Act of the Legislative Assembly that specifically names and grants such authority to the corporation. [Formerly 307.850] Note: 285A.325 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 285A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 285A.328 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.328 - Specific corporation authorized to maintain foreign trade zone.

Klamath International Trade & Transportation Services (KITTS), an Oregon corporation, is authorized by ORS 285A.325 and 285A.328 to establish, operate and maintain a foreign trade zone in this state. [1997 c.499 §2] Note: 285A.328 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 285A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 285A.340 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.340 - Legislative findings; declaration of policy.

The Legislative Assembly declares that it is the purpose of ORS 285A.340 to 285A.349: (1) To assist the development of small businesses, with special emphasis on increasing the percentage of businesses owned by women and members of minority groups; (2) To encourage competition among publicly supported small business service providers in order to supply the most effective, highest quality services to the greatest number of businesses for the most significant long term outcomes; (3) To foster cooperation among state agencies, state-supported organizations and private sector entities that provide services to small businesses in order to best meet the needs of small business clients; (4) To encourage and support private sector organizations, to serve the needs of the small businesses in this state and, to the maximum extent feasible, to coordinate the small business programs of this state; and (5) To provide support for organizations that encourage and assist the development and expansion of small businesses in Oregon. [Formerly 285.121; 1999 c.509 §16; 2003 c.773 §5; 2007 c.804 §13] Note: 285A.340 to 285A.349 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 285A by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 285A.346 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.346 - Purchases of assistance services for small businesses; grants; requirements for providers of services; waiver of federal requirements.

(1)(a) The Oregon Business Development Department may purchase business assistance services from public or private organizations for delivery to small businesses in this state or may provide grants to public or private organizations to support, aid, stimulate or otherwise affect the delivery of business assistance services to small businesses in this state. (b) For the purposes of ORS 285A.340 to 285A.349, "business assistance services" includes: (A) Basic business training, including elements of accounting, personnel management, marketing and tax compliance. (B) Counseling on business needs and problems, including but not limited to specialized assistance with intellectual property rights, federal research grants, international markets, lean manufacturing and electronic commerce. (C) Assistance in securing state and federal procurement contracts. (D) Assistance in securing Oregon suppliers for goods and services. (2) An organization or association that receives state moneys for the purpose of providing business assistance services to small businesses shall comply, to the greatest extent feasible, with the state policies established under ORS 285A.340 to 285A.349. (3) To the extent that federal laws or regulations impose requirements that limit the payment of fees by recipients of business assistance services to small businesses, the department and the providers of those services shall apply for waivers of such federal requirements. [Formerly 285.125; 1999 c.509 §25; 2003 c.773 §6; 2007 c.804 §14; 2009 c.830 §30] Note: See note under 285A.340.
OR Rev Stat § 285A.349 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.349 - Evaluation of effectiveness of assistance.

The Oregon Business Development Department shall evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of business assistance services to small businesses. [Formerly 285.127; 2003 c.773 §7; 2007 c.804 §15; 2009 c.830 §31] Note: See note under 285A.340.
OR Rev Stat § 285A.420 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.420 - Legislative findings.

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that the demand in Oregon for local food is surging, that the interest in farming among younger generations is on the rise and that access to capital is one of the most important factors contributing to the development and success of a local market agricultural sector in the Oregon economy. (2) The Legislative Assembly also finds that the establishment and implementation of a federal-state, public-private partnership program to assist beginning farmers is a cost-effective way for Oregon to support beginning farmers and the growth of the local market agricultural sector across this state and to stabilize the agricultural workforce. Such a program would represent no cost or risk to the state and would allow participating lenders to earn federally tax exempt interest income on loans to eligible beginning farmers. [2013 c.742 §1; 2015 c.165 §1] Note: 285A.420 to 285A.435 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 285A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 285A.422 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.422 - Definitions for ORS 285A.420 to 285A.435.

As used in ORS 285A.420 to 285A.435: (1) "Agricultural improvements" means any improvements, buildings, structures or fixtures suitable for use in farming that are located on agricultural land. (2) "Agricultural land" means land located in this state that is suitable for use in farming and that is or will be operated as a farm. (3) "Agricultural project" means agricultural improvements, agricultural land or depreciable agricultural property. (4) "Beginning farmer" means a person, as defined by the Oregon Business Development Department by rule. (5) "Depreciable agricultural property" means personal property suitable for use in farming for which an income tax deduction for depreciation is allowable in computing federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to farm machinery and trucks but not including feeder livestock, seed, feed, fertilizer and other types of inventory or supplies. (6) "Eligible revenue" means the revenue or assets of an eligible agricultural project that are provided as security for a loan under ORS 285A.420 to 285A.435 by a beginning farmer, an agent of the beginning farmer or a related party to the beginning farmer. (7) "Lender" means a person or entity authorized to make loans to beginning farmers pursuant to ORS 285A.420 to 285A.435, that is one of the following: (a) An insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008, that is authorized to do business in Oregon; (b) A person selling agricultural land to a beginning farmer pursuant to an owner-financed agreement or sales contract; (c) An institution organized and existing under the Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.); and (d) Other persons or entities as defined by rule adopted by the Oregon Business Development Department. [2013 c.742 §2; 2015 c.165 §2] Note: See note under 285A.420.
OR Rev Stat § 285A.425 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.425 - Beginning and Expanding Farmer Loan Program; eligibility and qualifications; rules; fees; authority to enter into contracts and agreements.

(1) The Oregon Business Development Department, in consultation with the State Department of Agriculture and potential lenders, shall create the Beginning and Expanding Farmer Loan Program to facilitate the making of loans to beginning farmers to finance the acquisition of an approved agricultural project. (2) Before revenue bonds may be issued for the program, an agricultural project must be determined to be eligible for a loan under ORS 285A.420 to 285A.435 and the beginning farmer must be qualified by the lender to receive the loan. (3) The Oregon Business Development Department shall adopt rules for the operation of the program, to define terms and to establish an application process and requirements, criteria and eligibility standards for beginning farmers and lenders to participate in the program. The department may approve a loan only if all of the following are satisfied: (a) The lender is approved to participate in the program. (b) The beginning farmer is a resident of this state. (c) The agricultural project that is the subject of the loan is located, or will be used, in this state. (d) The lender acknowledges that the loan to the beginning farmer is secured only by the eligible revenue of an eligible agricultural project and not by revenue or assets of the State of Oregon. (e) The beginning farmer will materially and substantially participate in the farming for which the loan is sought. (f) The eligible agricultural project will be used for farming only by the beginning farmer or by the beginning farmer and the beginning farmer’s family. (g) The beginning farmer and the lender have complied with any other requirement, criterion or standard prescribed by the department by rule. (4)(a) The department may charge fees to lenders and beginning farmers as necessary: (A) To administer the program; and (B) To cover the cost of procurement of bond counsel, State Treasurer fees, department issuance fees and trustee fees. (b) Lenders may charge fees and points as agreed to by the beginning farmer and the lender and as approved by the department. (5) The lender and the beginning farmer shall agree to the terms of the loan, including interest rate and length of loan. The lender is responsible for making an independent credit evaluation of the beginning farmer or the farming enterprise for which the loan is sought. (6) The Oregon Business Development Department may enter into contracts and agreements as necessary and appropriate to implement and manage the program. [2013 c.742 §3] Note: See note under 285A.420.
OR Rev Stat § 285A.435 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.435 - Beginning and Expanding Farmer Loan Program Fund.

(1) There is created the Beginning and Expanding Farmer Loan Program Fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Beginning and Expanding Farmer Loan Program Fund shall be credited to the fund. All moneys credited to the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Business Development Department for the purpose of implementing and operating the Beginning and Expanding Farmer Loan Program under ORS 285A.420 to 285A.435. (2) The fund shall consist of all moneys credited to the fund, including: (a) Moneys appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly or transferred to the fund by the Oregon Business Development Department; (b) Earnings on moneys in the fund; (c) Fees paid to the department by beginning farmers and lenders; and (d) Moneys from any other source, including but not limited to grants and gifts. (3) Moneys in the fund may be invested as provided by ORS 293.701 to 293.857 and the earnings from investments shall be credited to the fund. (4) The department may establish accounts within the fund to carry out ORS 285A.420 to 285A.435. [2013 c.742 §6] Note: See note under 285A.420.
OR Rev Stat § 285A.440 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.440

[Formerly 285.190; renumbered 660.303 in 2001]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.443 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.443

[Formerly 285.180; 1999 c.39 §6; 2001 c.684 §4; renumbered 660.300 in 2001]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.446 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.446

[Formerly 285.183; 1999 c.39 §7; 2001 c.684 §13; renumbered 660.339 in 2001]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.452 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.452

[1997 c.652 §1; renumbered 660.306 in 2001]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.455 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.455

[1997 c.652 §2; 2001 c.684 §15; renumbered 660.312 in 2001]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.458 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.458

[1997 c.652 §3; 2001 c.684 §16; 2001 c.900 §52; renumbered 660.315 in 2001]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.510 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.510 - Definitions for ORS 285A.510 to 285A.522.

As used in ORS 285A.510 to 285A.522: (1) "Community" means an area or locality in which the inhabitants have common economic or employment interests and which is undergoing an economic emergency. The term is not limited to a city, county or other political subdivision and need not, but may, be limited by political lines and boundaries. A large populous area under one or more governing bodies may be composed of several communities. (2) "Employer," "mass layoff" and "plant closing" have the meanings given those terms on October 3, 1989, in the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (P.L. 100-379). [Formerly 285.450]
OR Rev Stat § 285A.513 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance|Chapter 285A - Economic Development I|Section 285A.513 - Policy.

The Legislative Assembly declares that it is the policy of the State of Oregon to assist employers, workers and communities in this state in coping with the effects of plant closings, mass layoffs and other economic dislocations. [Formerly 285.453]