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OR Rev Stat § 404.125 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.125 - Critique of search and rescue incident; filing amended search and rescue plan with Oregon Department of Emergency Management.

(1) After a search and rescue, the sheriff of the county in which the search and rescue took place shall conduct a critique of the incident: (a) If, in the opinion of the sheriff, the critique would be useful; or (b) Upon request from an individual directly involved in the incident. (2) As part of the critique, the sheriff shall examine the search and rescue report and may receive testimony and information from persons involved in the incident. (3) When a critique of a search and rescue is conducted under this section, the sheriff shall prepare findings of fact concerning the search and rescue, including the investigatory component, and may prepare recommendations for the conduct of future incidents or propose amendments to the search and rescue plan under which the search and rescue was conducted. (4) If amendments to the search and rescue plan are proposed and adopted, the sheriff shall file the amended search and rescue plan with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. (5) The department shall, in consultation with the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association, develop a standardized critique form to be used in the search and rescue critiques performed by a sheriff under this section. [Formerly 401.576; 2021 c.539 §88f] Note: The amendments to 404.125 by section 88f, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience. (1) After a search and rescue, the sheriff of the county in which the search and rescue took place shall conduct a critique of the incident: (a) If, in the opinion of the sheriff, the critique would be useful; or (b) Upon request from an individual directly involved in the incident. (2) As part of the critique, the sheriff shall examine the search and rescue report and may receive testimony and information from persons involved in the incident. (3) When a critique of a search and rescue is conducted under this section, the sheriff shall prepare findings of fact concerning the search and rescue, including the investigatory component, and may prepare recommendations for the conduct of future incidents or propose amendments to the search and rescue plan under which the search and rescue was conducted. (4) If amendments to the search and rescue plan are proposed and adopted, the sheriff shall file the amended search and rescue plan with the Office of Emergency Management. (5) The office shall, in consultation with the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association, develop a standardized critique form to be used in the search and rescue critiques performed by a sheriff under this section.
OR Rev Stat § 404.130 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.130 - Search and rescue incident number.

(1) An incident number shall be assigned to each search and rescue reported under ORS 404.110. (2) The incident number assigned shall be referenced for: (a) The payment of workers’ compensation benefits for those persons participating in search and rescue activities; and (b) The dispatch and request for state, federal and cooperative assistance resources. [Formerly 401.580]
OR Rev Stat § 404.135 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.135 - Investigative subpoena.

(1) If a peace officer has probable cause to believe that an individual is missing and in danger, the officer may request that the Attorney General, a district attorney, a city or county attorney or a circuit court judge execute in writing and cause to be served an investigative subpoena upon an individual who is believed, by the Attorney General, the district attorney, the city or county attorney or circuit court judge, to have information, documents or physical evidence that may be useful in locating the missing person. (2) The investigative subpoena requires the person, under oath or otherwise, to appear and testify, to answer written interrogatories or to produce documents or physical evidence for examination, at a reasonable time and place as may be stated in the subpoena, to further the investigation into the whereabouts of the missing individual. (3) Information, documents or physical evidence obtained pursuant to this section may not be used for criminal investigation or prosecution. (4) This section does not alter the status of information, documents or physical evidence disclosed. Notwithstanding disclosure for the purpose of locating a missing individual, confidential information, documents or physical evidence retain their confidential status. [Formerly 401.582]
OR Rev Stat § 404.200 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.200 - Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215.

As used in ORS 404.200 to 404.215: (1) "Qualified search and rescue volunteer" means: (a) A person who is registered with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to conduct search and rescue activities; (b) A person who is registered with a sheriff to conduct search and rescue activities; (c) A member of a designated search and rescue organization that is registered with a sheriff or the department; or (d) A person who is acknowledged in writing as a qualified search and rescue volunteer by the department, or by a sheriff or the designee of a sheriff, at the scene of a search or rescue. (2) "Search and rescue activities" means: (a) Searching for, rescuing or recovering any person who is missing, injured or deceased; and (b) Training to perform the activities described in paragraph (a) of this subsection that is either conducted or approved by a public body. [2009 c.718 §11; 2011 c.403 §1; 2021 c.539 §88g] Note: The amendments to 404.200 by section 88g, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience. As used in ORS 404.200 to 404.215: (1) "Qualified search and rescue volunteer" means a person who is: (a) Registered with the Office of Emergency Management to conduct search and rescue activities; (b) Registered with a sheriff to conduct search and rescue activities; (c) A member of a designated search and rescue organization that is registered with a sheriff or the Office of Emergency Management; or (d) Acknowledged in writing as a qualified search and rescue volunteer by the Office of Emergency Management, or by a sheriff or the designee of a sheriff, at the scene of a search or rescue. (2) "Search and rescue activities" means: (a) Searching for, rescuing or recovering any person who is missing, injured or deceased; and (b) Training to perform the activities described in paragraph (a) of this subsection that is either conducted or approved by a public body.
OR Rev Stat § 404.205 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.205 - Application.

ORS 404.200 to 404.215 apply only to a qualified search and rescue volunteer who is performing search and rescue activities without compensation other than reimbursement for food, lodging, costs of transportation and other expenses. [2009 c.718 §12]
OR Rev Stat § 404.210 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.210 - Coverage under Oregon Tort Claims Act.

A qualified search and rescue volunteer is an agent of a county under ORS 30.260 to 30.300 for the purpose of acts and omissions of the volunteer that are within the course and scope of the volunteer’s duties and that occur while the volunteer is performing search and rescue activities under the direction of the sheriff of the county or the designee of the sheriff, and the county shall defend, save harmless and indemnify the volunteer for any tort claim arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of those activities as required by ORS 30.285. [2009 c.718 §13]
OR Rev Stat § 404.215 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.215 - Workers’ compensation coverage.

(1) A county is conclusively deemed to have filed an election under ORS 656.031 to provide workers’ compensation coverage for qualified search and rescue volunteers who: (a) Perform search and rescue activities under the direction of the sheriff of the county or the designee of the sheriff; or (b) Are sent by the sheriff of the county or the designee of the sheriff to perform search and rescue activities under the direction of the sheriff of another county or the designee of the sheriff of the other county. (2) When a qualified search and rescue volunteer offers to perform search and rescue activities in a county in which the volunteer is not registered and the volunteer was not sent to the county by the sheriff, or the designee of the sheriff, of a county in which the volunteer is registered, the county in which the volunteer performs search and rescue activities is conclusively deemed to have filed an election under ORS 656.031 to provide workers’ compensation coverage for the volunteer if the sheriff or the designee of the sheriff acknowledges the volunteer’s qualifications at the scene. (3) An insurer or self-insured employer may fix assumed wage rates for qualified search and rescue volunteers, which may be used only for purposes of computations under ORS chapter 656, and shall require the regular payment of premiums or assessments based on the hours of service by qualified search and rescue volunteers. A self-insured employer shall submit the assumed wage rates to the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. If the director finds that the rates are unreasonable, the director may fix appropriate rates to be used for purposes of this section. (4) A county that is a self-insured employer under ORS chapter 656 may apply to an insurer for workers’ compensation coverage for qualified search and rescue volunteers only, while continuing to self-insure the other subject workers of the county. If an insurer decides not to provide workers’ compensation coverage for qualified search and rescue volunteers of the county, coverage shall be provided through the assigned risk pool. (5) Qualified search and rescue volunteers and their beneficiaries are not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits under this section if the volunteer is performing search and rescue activities during an emergency and is provided with workers’ compensation coverage under ORS 401.368. [2009 c.718 §14; 2011 c.403 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 404.250 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.250 - Leave of absence from employment for search and rescue volunteer.

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Employee" means an individual, other than a copartner of the employer or an independent contractor, who renders personal services in this state to an employer that pays or agrees to pay wages or other compensation to the individual for those services. (b) "Employer" means a person who employs one or more employees in this state. "Employer" includes the State of Oregon or a county, city, district, authority, public corporation or entity and any of their instrumentalities organized and existing under law or charter, but does not include the federal government. (2) Upon request of an employee who is a search and rescue volunteer accepted to participate in search and rescue activities by the sheriff, an employer may grant a leave of absence to the employee until release from the search and rescue activities permits the employee to resume the duties of employment. (3) The regular employment position of an employee on leave of absence under this section is considered vacant only for the period of the leave of absence. The employee is not subject to removal or discharge from the position as a consequence of the leave of absence. (4) Upon the termination of a leave of absence under this section, the employer shall restore the employee to the employee’s position or an equivalent position without loss of seniority, vacation credits, sick leave credits, service credits under a pension plan or any other employee benefit or right that had been earned at the time of the leave of absence. (5) An employer is not required to pay wages or other monetary compensation to an employee during a leave of absence under this section. [Formerly 401.584]
OR Rev Stat § 404.270 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.270 - Reimbursement of public body for search and rescue by benefited persons; amount; exceptions.

(1) A public body that has authority to conduct search and rescue activities may collect an amount specified in this section as reimbursement for the cost of search and rescue activities when the public body conducts search and rescue activities for the benefit of hikers, climbers, hunters and other users of wilderness areas or unpopulated forested or mountainous recreational areas in this state. (2) The public body may collect moneys as authorized by this section from each person for whose benefit search and rescue activities are conducted. The public body may not collect more than $500 from an individual under this section and may not collect more than the actual cost of the search and rescue activities from all of the individuals for whose benefit the activities are conducted. (3) A public body may obtain reimbursement under this section only when: (a) Reasonable care was not exercised by the individuals for whose benefit the search and rescue activities are conducted; or (b) Applicable laws were violated by such individuals. (4) Any individual who is charged a fee for reimbursement under this section may appeal the charge or the amount of the fee to the public body that charged the fee. (5) For the purposes of subsection (3) of this section, evidence of reasonable care includes: (a) The individuals possessed experience and used equipment that was appropriate for the known conditions of weather and terrain. (b) The individuals used or attempted to use locating devices or cellular telephones when appropriate. (c) The individuals notified responsible persons or organizations of the expected time of departure and the expected time of return and the planned location or route of activity. (d) The individuals had maps and orienteering equipment and used trails or other routes that were appropriate for the conditions. (6) As used in this section, "public body" has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109. [Formerly 401.590]
OR Rev Stat § 404.300 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.300 - Definitions for ORS 404.300 to 404.315.

As used in ORS 404.300 to 404.315: (1) "Electronic signaling device" includes, but is not limited to, a system consisting of an instrument which emits a radio signal, designed to be carried on the person, an instrument for locating the source of such signal, designed to be utilized by searchers and such instruments as may be employed for testing and maintaining the same. (2) "Inherent risks of wilderness travel and mountain climbing" includes, but is not limited to, those dangers or conditions, the risk of which is an integral part of these activities, such as becoming lost, incapacitated or for some other reason being unable to return safely without outside assistance. "Inherent risks" include the activities associated with search and rescue, due to the unpredictable circumstances under which search and rescue operations are conducted. (3) "Wilderness travel" includes, but is not limited to, travel in areas not served by roads suitable for ordinary motor vehicles, whether or not such areas have been officially designated as wilderness areas. [Formerly 401.605]
OR Rev Stat § 404.305 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.305 - Assumption of risk of wilderness travel or mountain climbing; use and effect of electronic signaling devices.

(1) In accordance with ORS 31.600 and notwithstanding ORS 31.620 (2), an individual who engages in wilderness travel or mountain climbing accepts and assumes the inherent risks of wilderness travel or mountain climbing. (2) The Legislative Assembly recognizes that the use of electronic signaling devices can aid in locating wilderness travelers or mountain climbers who require search and rescue, but that the use of such devices may be required in unpredictable circumstances which may not result in successful function of such devices. [Formerly 401.615]
OR Rev Stat § 404.310 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.310 - Required equipment when guiding children above timberline.

A person who guides for compensation an organized group that includes children under 18 years of age on any mountain above the timberline must carry an altimeter, a contour map of the area and a compass. [Formerly 401.625]
OR Rev Stat § 404.315 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.315 - Exemption from liability for electronic signaling device; exceptions.

A person may not maintain an action against the manufacturer, distributor or supplier of an electronic signaling device for any loss or damage incurred during wilderness travel or mountain climbing, based on a claim that the device failed to function successfully unless the person shows that the failure resulted from: (1) Willful or wanton misconduct of the defendant; or (2) The defendant’s distributing or supplying the device having actual knowledge that the device is unsuitable for the purpose. [Formerly 401.627]
OR Rev Stat § 404.325 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.325 - Posting of emergency contact telephone number.

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Electronic signaling device" includes, but is not limited to: (A) Electronic signaling devices, as defined in ORS 404.300; (B) Emergency locator transmitters; (C) Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacon devices; and (D) Wilderness personal locator beacons. (b)(A) "Facility" includes: (i) Commercial and industrial facilities; (ii) Aircraft hangars, whether used for private, commercial or industrial purposes; and (iii) Other facilities in which electronic signaling devices or equipment containing electronic signaling devices are sold, rented, serviced or repaired. (B) "Facility" does not include a dwelling used only as a private residence. (c) "Public safety answering point" has the meaning given that term in ORS 403.105. (d) "9-1-1 service area" has the meaning given that term in ORS 403.105. (2) The owner or operator of a facility in which an electronic signaling device is located shall conspicuously post an emergency contact telephone number of an individual who is able to assist emergency response personnel with locating and silencing the device. (3) Subsection (2) of this section does not apply to the owner or operator of a facility for which the owner or operator has provided a contact number to the public safety answering point that is responsible for the 9-1-1 service area in which the facility is located. [2009 c.102 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 404.350 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.350 - Rescue of companion animal.

(1) A person engaged in search and rescue operations may make every practicable attempt under the circumstances to rescue a companion animal. (2) This section does not impose liability on or expand liability of a person engaged in search and rescue operations. [Formerly 401.273]
OR Rev Stat § 404.400 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.400 - Agreement for outdoor recreation search and rescue card program.

(1) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management may enter into an agreement with a nonprofit organization representing sheriffs in the State of Oregon under which the organization is authorized to establish and administer a program to produce and sell outdoor recreation search and rescue cards via authorized sellers. (2) The purpose of the card program is to allow members of the public to make voluntary contributions to search and rescue efforts in Oregon by purchasing cards and making voluntary donations. (3) An agreement under this section must meet the requirements set forth in ORS 404.410. (4) If the department enters into an agreement under this section, the department shall submit a report to the standing or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly relating to emergency services, on or before December 31 of each year, that describes the administration and effectiveness of the card program. (5) Purchase of a card does not exempt a purchaser from liability for reimbursement under ORS 404.270. (6) As used in this section and ORS 404.410: (a) "Authorized seller" means a state, local or federal agency or private entity that agrees to make cards available for purchase. (b) "Card" means an outdoor recreation search and rescue card. [2021 c.458 §1] Note: The name of the Office of Emergency Management has been changed in 404.400 to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. The name change becomes operative on July 1, 2022. See sections 1 and 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021.
OR Rev Stat § 406.005 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.005 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs; duties; rules.

(1) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is established. (2) The department is under the supervision and control of a director appointed as provided in ORS 406.020. (3) The department is responsible for the administration of federal and state laws relating to veterans. (4) The department, with the advice of the Advisory Committee created under ORS 406.210, shall adopt rules that the department considers necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS chapters 406, 407 and 408 and ORS 88.710 to 88.740. [2005 c.625 §1; 2007 c.44 §1; 2009 c.41 §24] Note: 406.005 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 406.010 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.010 - Definition of "director."

As used in this chapter, "director" means Director of Veterans’ Affairs. [Amended by 2005 c.22 §269]
OR Rev Stat § 406.020 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.020 - Director of Veterans’ Affairs; appointment; confirmation.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall be under the supervision and control of the Director of Veterans’ Affairs. The Governor shall appoint the director subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. The appointment may not be made without the written approval of the Advisory Committee provided for in ORS 406.210. The director shall be a veteran, chosen on the basis of executive and administrative ability. [Amended by 1973 c.792 §14; 2005 c.625 §5; 2009 c.41 §6]