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OR Rev Stat § 824.254 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.254 - Reimbursement procedure for railroad and public authority.

(1) Upon issuance of an order apportioning costs to the Grade Crossing Protection Account, the railroad company or the public authority in interest may submit to the Department of Transportation progress claims, not to exceed 80 percent of the apportionment, for reimbursement for the cost of labor, and other services provided to date of billing, and for the costs of materials stockpiled at the project site or specifically purchased and delivered for use on the project. Upon completion of the construction, reconstruction or alteration of a crossing, or of the installation or alteration of grade crossing warning or safety devices at a crossing, the railroad company or the public authority in interest shall present to the department for approval its claim for reimbursement for the costs thereof in the amount apportioned to the Grade Crossing Protection Account less progress payments previously made. When a claim is approved, the department shall, as funds become available, order the claim paid from the account. (2) The department may make such audit as the department considers necessary before or after each such disbursement for the purpose of determining that the money is expended for the purposes and under the conditions authorized by ORS 824.242 to 824.248. By presentation of its claim, the railroad company and the public authority consent to make pertinent records showing costs of labor and materials available to the department. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, upon issuance of an order apportioning costs to the Grade Crossing Protection Account, and upon agreement with the Department of Transportation, the railroad company or public authority in interest shall submit an estimate of the costs of the project. The railroad company or public authority in interest may submit statements for lump-sum reimbursement from the account during and at the completion of the construction, reconstruction or alteration of a crossing, or of the installation or alteration of a grade crossing warning or safety device at a crossing. [Formerly 763.310; 1997 c.249 §256; 1999 c.596 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 824.256 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.256 - Expense contributed by public held in trust by railroad company.

Any portion of the cost or expense that is contributed or borne by any public authority under ORS 824.200, 824.204, 824.206, 824.210 to 824.218 and 824.226 shall forever be considered as held in trust by the railroad company receiving the same or the benefits thereof, and no part thereof shall be considered a part of the value of the property of the railroad company upon which it is entitled to receive a return. [Formerly 763.320]
OR Rev Stat § 824.300 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.300 - Required crews on trains; exception.

No person or officer of court operating any railroad or railway in this state engaged as a common carrier in the transportation of freight or passengers shall operate over its road, or any part thereof, in excess of 15 continuous miles, or suffer or permit to be run over the same, outside of yard switching limits, any passenger, mail or express train propelled by any form of motive power and consisting of four or more cars with less than a full passenger crew consisting of one engineer, one apprentice engineer, one conductor, one brakeman and one flagger. None of said crew shall be required or permitted to perform the duties of train baggage handler or express messenger while on such road. This section shall not apply to operations in which lesser crew requirements are established by agreement between the common carrier and the organizations representing railroad employees. [Formerly 764.110; 1997 c.249 §258]
OR Rev Stat § 824.302 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.302 - Qualification of flagger.

The flagger in the crews required under ORS 824.300 shall have had at least six months’ experience in train service. [Formerly 764.130; 1997 c.249 §259]
OR Rev Stat § 824.304 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.304 - Guarding frogs, switches and guardrails.

(1) Every person owning or operating a railroad in this state, shall so adjust, fill, block and securely guard the frogs, switches and guardrails of their roads as to protect and prevent the feet of employees and other persons from being caught therein. (2) Any person owning or operating a railroad in this state shall be liable for any damage caused from a failure to comply with this section. [Formerly 764.140]
OR Rev Stat § 824.306 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.306 - Shelter of car repairers.

(1) No person owning, controlling or operating any line of railroad in this state shall build, construct, reconstruct or repair railroad car equipment or motive power in the state without first erecting and maintaining at every division terminal, or other point where five employees or more are regularly employed on such work, a shed over a sufficient portion of the tracks used for such work, so as to provide that all employees regularly employed in such work are sheltered and protected from rain and other inclement weather. (2) This section does not apply at points where fewer than five employees are regularly employed in such work, nor at points where it is necessary to make light repairs only on equipment or motive power, nor to equipment loaded with time or perishable freight, nor to equipment when trains are being held for the movement of equipment. As used in this subsection, "light repairs" does not include repairs usually made in roundhouse, shop or shed upon well-equipped railroads. [Formerly 764.150]
OR Rev Stat § 824.308 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.308 - Railroads to provide first aid training for employees.

(1) Every railroad operating in this state shall provide to any employee who is an engineer, conductor or yard foreman a first aid training course that conforms to standards at least equivalent to the American Red Cross eight-hour first aid training course and cardiopulmonary resuscitation course. (2) Railroads shall bear all costs incurred for the first aid training course described in subsection (1) of this section and shall pay wages to employees who are attending the course. [Subsection (1) formerly 764.170; subsection (2) formerly 764.180]
OR Rev Stat § 824.310 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.310 - Immunity from liability of persons providing first aid treatment.

No person may recover in an action against a railroad or employee who has received the first aid training described in ORS 824.308 (1) for any damages directly or indirectly resulting from first aid treatment rendered by such employee unless the complaining party establishes that the treatment violates the standards of reasonable care under the circumstances including the existence of emergency conditions in which the treatment was rendered. [Formerly 764.190]
OR Rev Stat § 824.400 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.400 - Passenger rail plan.

(1) The Department of Transportation shall develop and implement a passenger rail plan for the purposes of increasing ridership on passenger trains and increasing ticket revenue. The passenger rail plan must include, but is not limited to, the following: (a) A marketing strategy. (b) Strategies for boosting ridership. (c) Strategies for boosting tourism through the use of passenger rail. (2) The department may coordinate with other state agencies to develop the plan. [2015 c.225 §3] Note: 824.400 to 824.430 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code or any chapter or series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 824.410 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.410 - Quarterly report to Legislative Assembly.

The Department of Transportation shall submit a quarterly report on the performance of passenger rail to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to transportation in the manner provided under ORS 192.245. The report must include a summary of the number of passengers utilizing passenger rail and on-time performance for the previous quarter. [2015 c.225 §5] Note: See note under 824.400.
OR Rev Stat § 824.420 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.420 - Cascades Rail Corridor.

(1) The Department of Transportation may enter into agreements with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to: (a) Develop a plan to document the shared vision, goals and objectives for passenger rail service within the Cascades Rail Corridor. (b) Develop a plan to achieve performance goals, manage fleet assets, share costs, prioritize investments and resolve interagency disputes. (c) Propose funding options to the respective legislative bodies to support the operation of passenger trains within the corridor. (d) Develop a stakeholder outreach program. (e) Oversee operations and marketing of daily passenger rail service in the corridor. (2) The Department of Transportation may enter into agreements with the Washington State Department of Transportation to coordinate state rail plans. [2013 c.112 §1] Note: See note under 824.400.
OR Rev Stat § 824.430 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.430 - Annual report to Legislative Assembly.

 Before January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Department of Transportation shall report to the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 about the following: (1) The status of agreements with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the Cascades Rail Corridor. (2) The performance of passenger rail service within the corridor. (3) The financial status of the corridor and financial needs for passenger rail service within the corridor. [2013 c.112 §2] Note: See note under 824.400.
OR Rev Stat § 824.990 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.990 - Civil penalties.

(1) In addition to all other penalties provided by law: (a) Every person who violates or who procures, aids or abets in the violation of ORS 824.060 (1), 824.084, 824.088, 824.304 (1) or 824.306 (1) or any order, rule or decision of the Department of Transportation shall incur a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for every such violation. (b) Every person who violates or who procures, aids or abets in the violation of any order, rule or decision of the department promulgated pursuant to ORS 824.052 (1), 824.056 (1), 824.068, 824.082 (1) or 824.208 shall incur a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for every such violation. (2) Each such violation shall be a separate offense and in case of a continuing violation every day’s continuance is a separate violation. Every act of commission or omission that procures, aids or abets in the violation is a violation under subsection (1) of this section and subject to the penalty provided in subsection (1) of this section. (3) Civil penalties imposed under subsection (1) of this section shall be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745. (4) The department may reduce any penalty provided for in subsection (1) of this section on such terms as the department considers proper if: (a) The defendant admits the violations alleged in the notice and makes timely request for reduction of the penalty; or (b) The defendant submits to the department a written request for reduction of the penalty within 15 days from the date the penalty order is served. [Formerly 824.112; 2021 c.630 §128]
OR Rev Stat § 824.992 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.992 - Criminal penalties.

(1) Violation of ORS 824.062 is a Class D violation. (2) Violation of ORS 824.064 is a Class A misdemeanor. (3) Violation of ORS 824.082 (1), 824.084 or 824.088 by a railroad is a Class A violation. (4) Violation of ORS 824.082 (2) is a Class A violation. (5) As used in subsection (3) of this section, "railroad" means a railroad as defined by ORS 824.020 and 824.022. (6) Subject to ORS 153.022, violation of ORS 824.060 (2), 824.106 or 824.108 or any rule promulgated pursuant thereto is a Class A violation. (7) A person is subject to the penalties under subsection (8) of this section if the person knowingly: (a) Transports by railroad any hazardous waste listed under ORS 466.005 or rules adopted thereunder to a facility that does not have appropriate authority to receive the waste under ORS 466.005 to 466.385 and 466.992. (b) Disposes of any hazardous waste listed under ORS 466.005 or rules adopted thereunder without appropriate authority under ORS 466.005 to 466.385 and 466.992. (c) Materially violates any terms of permit or authority issued to the person under ORS 466.005 to 466.385 and 466.992 in the transporting or disposing of hazardous waste. (d) Makes any false material statement or representation in any application, label, manifest, record, report, permit or other document filed, maintained or used for purposes of compliance with requirements under ORS 824.050 to 824.110 for the safe transportation of hazardous wastes. (e) Violates any rules adopted by the Department of Transportation concerning the transportation of hazardous wastes. (8) Subject to ORS 153.022, violation of subsection (7) of this section is a Class B misdemeanor. Each day’s violation is a separate offense. (9) Violation of ORS 824.300 or 824.302 is a Class D violation. (10) Violation of ORS 824.304 is a Class A violation. (11) Violation of ORS 824.306 by any railroad company or officer or agent thereof, or any other person is a Class D violation. Each day’s violation is a separate offense. [Formerly 824.114; 1999 c.1051 §232; 2011 c.597 §109; 2021 c.630 §29]
OR Rev Stat § 825.007 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.007 - Policy.

(1) The business of operating as a motor carrier of persons or property for hire upon the highways of this state is declared to be a business affected with the public interest. It is hereby declared to be the state transportation policy to do the following: (a) Promote safe, adequate, economical and efficient service and to promote the conservation of energy. (b) Promote sound, economic conditions in transportation. (c) Encourage the establishment and maintenance of reasonable rates for transportation services, without unjust discriminations, undue preferences or advantages or unfair or destructive competitive practices. (d) Provide specific state action immunity against all antitrust claims and prosecution in those instances when carriers lawfully develop, publish and charge rates relating to the transportation of household goods and joint line rates relating to the transportation of other property and provide services specifically prescribed and subject to regulation by the Department of Transportation and in those instances when carriers lawfully engage in prior consultation for purposes described in this paragraph. (2) The volume of motor carrier traffic presents dangers and hazards on public highways and makes it imperative that: (a) Stringent rules be employed, to the end that the highways may be rendered safe for the use of the general public; (b) The wear of such highways be controlled; (c) A minimum of inconvenience to other users of the highways be effected; (d) A minimum hindrance and stoppage to other users of the highways compatible with needs of the public for adequate transportation service, be effected; (e) The highways be safeguarded from improper or unnecessary usage; (f) Operation by irresponsible persons or any other operation threatening the safety of the public or detrimental to the general welfare be prevented; (g) Congestion of traffic on the highways be minimized; (h) The various transportation agencies of the state be adjusted and correlated so that public highways may serve the best interest of the general public; and (i) A method of assessing privilege taxes be provided to enable the further construction of highways and to provide for the operation, preservation and maintenance of highways already built. (3) The Legislative Assembly hereby declares that to effect the ends and purposes listed in this section, this chapter is adopted. [Formerly 767.020; 2015 c.283 §13]
OR Rev Stat § 825.010 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.010 - Compliance with chapter required.

No for-hire carrier or private carrier shall operate any motor vehicle for the transportation of persons or property, or both, on any public highway in this state except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. [Formerly 767.040; 1997 c.275 §35]
OR Rev Stat § 825.015 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.015 - Nonapplicability of chapter to certain vehicles used in nonprofit transportation of passengers.

(1) Except as provided in ORS 825.030, this chapter does not apply to motor vehicles with a seating capacity of less than 16 persons while used in nonprofit operation for commuting to job, job training or educational facilities. (2) For the purposes of this section, "nonprofit operation" means a voluntary commuter ridesharing arrangement that may charge a fee to defray expenses but remains nonprofit in its operation without reference to any entity that may sponsor it. In establishing the fee, the following items may be included as expenses: (a) The cost of acquiring the vehicle; (b) Insurance; (c) Maintenance of the vehicle; (d) Fuel; and (e) Other reasonable expenses attributable to use of the vehicle for ridesharing purposes. [Formerly 767.022; 2007 c.31 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 825.018 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.018 - Report from owners or operators of vehicles exempted by ORS 825.017; rules.

Owners or operators of vehicles exempt from the provisions of ORS chapter 825 by ORS 825.017 shall file an annual report with the Department of Transportation showing the miles of travel by registered weight class of vehicle for each exempt vehicle. The department shall determine by rule the form and manner of the report. [Formerly 767.026]
OR Rev Stat § 825.022 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.022 - Nonapplicability of certain provisions to vehicles and combinations.

The provisions of ORS 825.160, 825.450, 825.454, 825.470, 825.472, 825.474, 825.476, 825.480, 825.484, 825.488, 825.490, 825.492, 825.494, 825.496 and 825.515 do not apply to any of the following: (1) A vehicle or combination of vehicles with a combined weight of 26,000 pounds or less. (2) A vehicle being used in the transportation of persons for hire if the operation: (a) Is performed by a nonprofit entity; (b) Is performed by use of vehicles operating in compliance with ORS 820.020 to 820.070; and (c) Is approved by the Department of Transportation as complying with paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection. (3) A vehicle owned or operated by a transportation district organized under ORS 267.510 to 267.650. (4) A vehicle owned or operated by a county service district authorized to provide public transportation under ORS 451.010. (5) A vehicle owned or operated by an intergovernmental body formed by two or more public bodies, as defined in ORS 174.109, to provide public transportation. [Formerly 767.028; 2007 c.465 §11; 2015 c.283 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 825.024 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.024 - Applicability to farm vehicles.

(1) Except as provided in ORS 825.026 and 825.030 or as otherwise provided in this section, this chapter and ORS 815.237 do not apply to a motor vehicle or combination owned or leased by a farmer who meets the qualifications under ORS 805.310 if the vehicle or combination: (a) Is used for transportation described under ORS 805.390. (b) Is used for transporting sand, gravel, rock, dirt, debris, cinders or asphaltic concrete mix to a project of a district or corporation organized under ORS chapter 545, 547 or 554 when the project is being constructed on land owned or leased by the farmer and the materials are directly related to the construction of the project. (c) Has three or fewer permanent axles and is used in part to provide transportation services for hire when such services relate to the farm of another and are services that the vehicle owner could perform in the operation of the owner’s farm under farm vehicle registration issued under ORS 805.300 or with the farm device issued under ORS 805.400. For purposes of this paragraph, a single drop axle is not a permanent axle. (d) Is a combination of a pickup truck and a trailer and is used in part to provide transportation services for hire when such services relate to the farm of another and are services that the vehicle owner could perform in the operation of the owner’s farm under farm vehicle registration issued under ORS 805.300 or with the farm device issued under ORS 805.400. (2) Vehicles or combinations that either are registered under ORS 805.300 or have a farm device issued under ORS 805.400 are subject to the provisions of ORS 825.210, 825.250 and 825.252 if the vehicles or combinations: (a) Are operating in interstate commerce; or (b) Have a combined weight of more than 80,000 pounds. (3) Any farmer with a vehicle registered under ORS 805.300, or with a farm device issued under ORS 805.400, may obtain a permit under ORS 825.102 that will authorize partial use of the vehicle to provide transportation services for hire. (4) Any person issued a permit as described in subsection (3) of this section must comply with record keeping requirements and reporting requirements that the Department of Transportation determines necessary for the department to administer this section. The department may deny the exemptions from provisions of this chapter provided to persons issued permits as described in subsection (3) of this section if a person fails to comply with record keeping requirements. [Formerly 767.030; 1997 c.249 §262; 1997 c.673 §1; 2003 c.589 §2; 2007 c.31 §5; 2007 c.794 §4]