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OR Rev Stat § 823.012 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.012 - Suspension of laws during emergency.

(1) If the Director of Transportation determines that an emergency, as defined in ORS 401.025, has occurred or is imminent, the director may suspend operation of one or more of the following statutes involving motor carriers for the purpose of expediting the movement of persons or property: (a) ORS 818.400, compliance with commercial vehicle enforcement requirements related to commercial vehicle weight, size, load, conformation or equipment. (b) ORS 825.100, certificate or permit requirement for commercial transportation of persons or property. (c) ORS 825.104, registration requirement for for-hire or private carrier engaged in interstate operations. (d) ORS 825.160, requirement for person operating as motor carrier to have policy of public liability and property damage insurance. (e) ORS 825.162, requirement for person operating as for-hire carrier of freight or express to have cargo insurance. (f) ORS 825.250, requirement to stop and submit to an inspection of the driver, the cargo or the vehicle or combination of vehicles. (g) ORS 825.252, safety regulations for for-hire and private carriers. (h) ORS 825.258, rules for transportation of hazardous waste, hazardous material and PCB. (i) ORS 825.450, weight identifiers issued by Department of Transportation. (j) ORS 825.470, temporary pass for single trip or short-time operation of vehicle. (k) ORS 825.474, assessment of tax for use of highways. (L) ORS 826.031, registration of certain vehicles not already registered with state. (2) A suspension under this section may occur prior to a declaration of a state of emergency under ORS 401.165, but may not exceed 72 hours unless a state of emergency is declared under ORS 401.165. If a state of emergency is declared under ORS 401.165, the suspension shall last until the state of emergency is terminated as provided under ORS 401.204. (3) The director may designate by rule a line of succession of deputy directors or other employees of the department who may suspend operations of statutes under this section in the event the director is not available. Any suspension by a person designated by the director under this subsection has the same force and effect as if issued by the director, except that, if the director can be reached, the suspension must be affirmed by the director when the director is reached. If the director does not set aside a suspension within 24 hours of being reached, the suspension shall be considered affirmed by the director. [2005 c.172 §2; 2007 c.465 §7; 2019 c.491 §49] Note: 823.012 was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 823 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 823.013 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.013 - Validity of rules, orders, acts and regulations of department; construction of laws.

(1) A substantial compliance with the requirements of the laws administered by the Department of Transportation regarding motor carriers and railroads is sufficient to give effect to all the rules, orders, acts and regulations of the department and they shall not be declared inoperative, illegal or void for any omission of a technical nature in respect thereto. (2) The provisions of such laws shall be liberally construed with a view to the public welfare, efficient facilities and substantial justice between customers and motor carriers or railroads. [1995 c.733 §17]
OR Rev Stat § 823.015 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.015 - Service of notice or other legal process.

The service or delivery of any notice, order, form or other document or legal process required to be made by the Department of Transportation in connection with any statute governing motor carriers or railroads may be made by mail. If by mail, service or delivery is made when the required material is deposited in the post office, in a sealed envelope with postage paid, addressed to the person on whom it is to be served or delivered, at the address as it last appears in the records of the department. [1995 c.733 §18]
OR Rev Stat § 823.020 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.020

[Formerly 485.500; 1989 c.782 §2; 1991 c.67 §224; 1991 c.909 §1; 1993 c.371 §2; renumbered 682.025 in 1995]
OR Rev Stat § 823.021 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.021 - Investigating management of carriers.

The Department of Transportation may inquire into the management of the business of all motor carriers and railroads, and shall keep informed as to the manner and method in which the business is conducted. The department has the right to obtain from any motor carrier or railroad all necessary information to enable the department to perform its duties related to motor carriers and railroads. [1995 c.733 §19]
OR Rev Stat § 823.023 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.023 - Right of entry onto premises of any carrier or of business tendering hazardous materials for shipment.

(1) The Department of Transportation or authorized representatives may enter upon any premises, or any equipment, rolling stock or facilities operated or occupied by any motor carrier or railroad for the purpose of making any inspection, examination or test reasonably required in the administration of ORS chapters 823, 824, 825 and 826, and to set up and use on such premises, equipment, rolling stock or facilities any apparatus or appliance and occupy reasonable space therefor. (2) The department or authorized representatives shall, upon demand, have the right to inspect the books, accounts, papers, records and memoranda of any motor carrier or railroad and to examine under oath any officer, agent or employee of such motor carrier or railroad in relation to its business and affairs. (3) Any person who on behalf of the department makes demand of a motor carrier or railroad for an examination, inspection or test shall, upon request therefor, produce a certificate under the seal of the department showing authority to make such examination, inspection or test. (4) The department or authorized representatives shall, upon demand, have the right to enter any premises of a business that the department has reasonable cause to believe tendered for shipment, by motor or rail, any hazardous material and to make any examination, inspection or test reasonably required to determine compliance with the health and safety regulations administered or enforced by the department. Any person, who on behalf of the department demands to make an examination, inspection or test, shall produce upon request a certificate under the seal of the department showing authority to make the examination, inspection or test. (5) Nothing in this section authorizes the department to use any information developed thereunder for any purpose inconsistent with any statute governing motor carriers or railroads and administered by the department or to make a disclosure thereof for other than regulatory purposes. [1995 c.733 §20; 1995 c.737 §11; 1997 c.249 §237]
OR Rev Stat § 823.025 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.025 - Maintaining and producing records; expenses incurred in out-of-state examinations; rules.

(1) The Department of Transportation may require by rule, or by order or subpoena to be served on any motor carrier or railroad, the maintaining within this state or the production within this state at such time and place as the department may designate, of any books, accounts, papers or records kept by such motor carrier or railroad in any office or place within or without this state, or verified copies in lieu thereof, if the department so orders, in order that an examination thereof may be made by the department or under direction of the department. (2) When a motor carrier or railroad keeps and maintains its books, accounts, papers or records outside the state, the department may examine such documents and shall be reimbursed by the motor carrier or railroad for all expenses incurred in making such out-of-state examination. [1995 c.733 §21]
OR Rev Stat § 823.027 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.027 - Duty to furnish information to department.

(1) Every motor carrier and railroad shall furnish to the Department of Transportation all information required by the department to carry into effect the provisions of ORS chapters 823, 824, 825 and 826 and shall make specific answers to all questions submitted by the department. (2) If a motor carrier or railroad is unable to furnish any information required under subsection (1) of this section for any reason beyond its control, it is a good and sufficient reason for such failure. The answer or information shall be verified under oath and returned to the department at the department’s office within the period fixed by the department. [1995 c.733 §22; 1997 c.249 §238]
OR Rev Stat § 823.029 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.029 - Failure to furnish requested information.

No officer, agent or employee of any motor carrier or railroad shall: (1) Fail or refuse to provide any information or document required by the Department of Transportation; (2) Fail or refuse to answer any question therein propounded; (3) Knowingly or willfully give a false answer to any such question or evade the answer to any such question where the fact inquired of is within the person’s knowledge; (4) Upon proper demand, fail or refuse to exhibit to the department or any person authorized to examine the same, any book, paper, account, record or memorandum of the motor carrier or railroad that is in possession or under the control of the person; (5) Fail to properly use and keep a system of accounting or any part thereof, as prescribed by the department; or (6) Refuse to do any act or thing in connection with such system of accounting when so directed by the department or authorized representative. [1995 c.733 §23]
OR Rev Stat § 823.030 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.030

[Formerly 485.505; 1989 c.782 §3; renumbered 682.035 in 1995]
OR Rev Stat § 823.031 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.031 - Investigating complaints against carriers.

(1) The Department of Transportation may investigate any complaint filed against a person whose business or activities are regulated by one or more of the statutes regarding motor carriers or railroads, jurisdiction for the enforcement or regulation of which is conferred upon the department. (2) Any hearing held as a result of a complaint or investigation under subsection (1) of this section shall be a contested case hearing, in the manner provided in ORS 183.413 to 183.497. [1995 c.733 §§35,36]
OR Rev Stat § 823.033 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.033 - Investigations and orders on department’s own motion; request for hearing by aggrieved party.

(1) Whenever the Department of Transportation believes that any rate subject to regulation by the department may be unreasonable or unjustly discriminatory, or that any service subject to regulation by the department is unsafe or inadequate, or is not afforded, or that an investigation of any matter relating to any motor carrier, railroad or other person should be made, or relating to any person to determine if such person is subject to the department’s regulatory jurisdiction, the department may on its own motion summarily investigate any such matter, with or without notice. (2) The department may, after making an investigation on the department’s motion, provide notice to the motor carrier, railroad or other person of the department’s proposed action or may, without notice or hearing, make such findings and orders as the department deems justified or required by the results of such investigation. (3) Any party aggrieved by a notice of proposed action or by an order entered pursuant to subsection (2) of this section may request the department to hold a hearing pursuant to ORS 183.413 to 183.497. (4) An order issued under this section prior to a hearing shall be stayed pending the outcome of the hearing unless the department finds that the order is necessary to protect the public health, safety or environment. [1995 c.733 §37; 1997 c.275 §10]
OR Rev Stat § 823.035 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.035 - Representation by non-attorney.

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 9.320 and 823.031 (2), an individual who is not an attorney may represent that individual or other persons who consent to such representation at any proceeding before the Department of Transportation involving the regulation of transportation matters pursuant to ORS chapter 825. (2) Notwithstanding ORS 9.320 and 823.031 (2), an individual who is not an attorney may represent that individual or labor organizations, railroads, motor carriers or government agencies who consent to such representation in any proceeding before the department involving the regulation of transportation matters pursuant to ORS 824.020 to 824.042, 824.050 to 824.110 and 824.200 to 824.256. (3) Notwithstanding ORS 9.320 and 823.031 (2), an individual who is not an attorney may represent that individual or other persons who consent to such representation in any proceeding before the department involving the regulation of transportation matters pursuant to ORS chapter 826. (4) Any compromises, agreements, admissions, stipulations, statements of fact or other such action taken by the representative at any such proceeding is binding on those represented to the same extent as if done by an attorney. A person so represented may not thereafter claim that any such proceeding was legally defective because the person was not represented by an attorney. (5) As used in this section, "attorney" has the meaning for that term provided in ORS 9.005. [1995 c.733 §36a; 2013 c.482 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 823.037 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.037 - Declaratory rulings.

On petition of any interested person, the Department of Transportation may issue a declaratory ruling with respect to the applicability to any person, property, or state of facts of any rule or statute regarding motor carriers or railroads that is enforceable by the department. A declaratory ruling is binding between the department and the petitioner on the state of facts alleged, unless it is modified, vacated or set aside by the Court of Appeals. However, the department may review the ruling and modify, vacate or set it aside if requested by the petitioner or other party to the proceeding. Binding rulings provided by this section are subject to review in the Court of Appeals in the manner provided in ORS 183.480 for the review of orders in contested cases. [1995 c.733 §34]
OR Rev Stat § 823.051 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.051 - Interference with department equipment.

No person shall destroy, injure or interfere with any apparatus or appliance owned or operated by or in charge of the Department of Transportation, or any apparatus or appliance sealed by the department. [1995 c.733 §24]
OR Rev Stat § 823.060 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.060

[Formerly 485.515; 1989 c.782 §4; 1991 c.67 §225; 1993 c.371 §3; renumbered 682.045 in 1995]
OR Rev Stat § 823.061 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.061 - Applicability of hazardous material safety regulations; rules.

The federal hazardous material safety regulations adopted, implemented or enforced by the Department of Transportation shall be applicable to any person who transports, or causes to be transported, by motor or rail, a hazardous material. The department shall define hazardous material by rule. The definition shall be consistent with federal definitions of the term. [1995 c.737 §10]
OR Rev Stat § 823.063 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.063 - Notice and opportunity to correct hazardous material violations.

(1) The Department of Transportation may not impose penalties specified in ORS chapters 823, 824, 825 and 826, against a person who causes hazardous materials to be transported unless the person has received prior written notice of the violation and five days to correct the violation. (2) No prior written notice or five-day correction period shall be required under subsection (1) of this section for: (a) Subsequent violations of a like nature occurring within five years of the violation for which the person received notice. (b) Any violation that causes substantial harm to human health or the environment. [1995 c.737 §15]
OR Rev Stat § 823.070 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.070

[Formerly 485.520; 1989 c.782 §5; 1991 c.67 §226; 1993 c.371 §4; renumbered 682.047 in 1995]
OR Rev Stat § 823.071 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.071 - Definitions for ORS 823.073 and 823.075.

As used in ORS 823.073 and 823.075, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) "Agency" means any place provided by a for-hire carrier for the accommodation of the public in the receipt, delivery, billing or routing of freight, or in the loading or discharge of passengers, at which an agent is provided to serve the public. (2) "Agent" means the person in charge of the transaction of business with the public at any station or agency. (3) "Common carrier" means any railroad as defined in ORS 824.020, and any for-hire carrier by motor vehicle as defined in ORS 825.005 if the carrier transports persons. [Formerly 756.380]
OR Rev Stat § 823.073 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.073 - Common carrier not to abandon agencies or withdraw agent without approval of department.

No common carrier shall abandon any of its agencies, or withdraw the agent therefrom, without the prior written authority of the Department of Transportation. If the primary business of the agent or agency is not that of a common carrier, the loss of the use of such agent or agency without the fault of the carrier shall not be considered a violation of this section, provided that the carrier shall give to the department notice of such loss immediately upon being informed thereof and secure another agent or agency within a reasonable period of time. [Formerly 756.385]
OR Rev Stat § 823.075 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.075 - Petitioning department for authority to abandon agency or withdraw agent.

(1) Any common carrier may petition the Department of Transportation for authority to abandon any agency or to withdraw the agent from an agency. (2) Upon receipt of a petition to abandon or withdraw under this section, the department shall give written notice of the petition to all known current customers of such agency. If the petition requests authority to abandon or withdraw any agency or agent involved in transportation services using motor buses, the department shall provide notice of the petition for authority and of rights to protest by publication in addition to any written notice required by this subsection. When notice by publication is required under this subsection, such notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the affected agency is located. (3) If any customer files with the department a written protest to the abandonment of the agency or the withdrawal of the agent therefrom within 30 days from the date written notice is given, the department shall schedule a hearing to be held within 30 days from the filing of such protest. If notice by publication is required under subsection (2) of this section then protest may be filed, as provided under this subsection, within 30 days after the written notice or published notice, whichever is later. (4) If a hearing is provided under this section, the hearing shall be held at some convenient place in the county in which such agency is located. (5) Where a common carrier seeks to move the location of its agent or agency from one point within a city to another point within such city the department may approve such move without a hearing. [Formerly 756.390]
OR Rev Stat § 823.080 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally|Section 823.080

[Formerly 485.525; 1989 c.782 §6; renumbered 682.075 in 1995]