Oregon Administrative Code

735-152-0090 Contested Case Hearings and Disposition (1) The Business Regulation Section of DMV may, in accordance with ORS 183.415(5), make an informal disposition of any contested case prior to the conclusion of any hearing, resulting from a sanction or civil penalty assessed u…

735-154-0000 Regulations Governing Towing and Recovery Businesses (1) Failure to meet or maintain any of the requirements of ORS 822.200 to 822.215 or OAR 735-154-0000 through 735-154-0050 relating to a towing or recovery business shall be cause to deny, suspend, revoke or refuse…

735-154-0005 Authority of Towing Business to Issue 10-day Trip Permits (1) A towing business may issue 10-day trip permits as provided in ORS 803.600, if the towing business: (a) Submits a completed and signed agreement to issue trip permits to DMV; and (b) Agrees to abide by the…

735-154-0010 Requirements for Towing Business Certificate (1) In addition to meeting the requirements for an application for a towing business certificate under ORS 822.200 to 822.215 or a renewal under 822.210, an applicant for a towing vehicle certificate must submit the follow…

735-154-0040 Minimum Safety Standards (1) At the time of original application, the applicant shall certify the tow or recovery vehicle is in compliance with the minimum safety standards required by this rule. These standards only apply to tow and recovery vehicles registered unde…

735-154-0050 Inspection of Vehicles (1) Every tow or recovery business shall make their vehicles available for inspection by authorized representatives of the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division of the Department of Transportation (DMV) upon request during reasonable busin…

735-154-0060 Lessee as Owner on Leased Tow or Recovery Vehicle Notwithstanding ORS 801.375(1)(b) and 803.050, the lessee shall appear as owner on the Certificate of Title for a vehicle when: (1) Application for a towing business certificate is made and the vehicle is engaged in a…

735-158-0000 Vehicle Appraiser Certificate (1) An applicant for a vehicle appraiser certificate or renewal under ORS 819.480 must submit the following to the DMV Business Regulation Section: (a) A completed and signed DMV Application for Vehicle Appraiser Certificate (DMV Form 73…

735-158-0005 Vehicle Appraiser Education Program (1) Training Requirements. The Vehicle Appraiser Education Program is a non-vocational training program designed for individuals who need a vehicle appraiser certificate as a condition of employment, as described in OAR 735-158-000…

735-158-0010 Vehicle Appraiser Education Program; Instructor Qualifications; Requirements (1) A person who wishes to become a DMV-approved Vehicle Appraiser Education Program instructor must: (a) Hold a valid Oregon Vehicle Appraiser Certificate; (b) Have a minimum of five consec…

735-160-0003 Purpose and Exemptions (1) The purpose of chapter 735, division 160, rules is to outline the requirements for a Commercial Driver Training School Certificate and a Driver Training Instructor Certificate, pursuant to ORS 822.515. (2) Except as provided in ORS 822.500(…

735-160-0005 Definitions The following definitions apply to terms in chapter 735, division 160, rules. (1) “Behind-the-wheel” instruction means the portion of the training that requires the student to be located in the automobile. (2) “Cancel” means DMV’s declaration by order tha…

735-160-0010 Commercial Driver Training School Operator Qualifications (1) An operator of the school must be at least 21 years of age and meet the qualification s described in ORS 822.515 and these OAR 735, division 160, rules. (2) An operator must not have a conviction for any o…

735-160-0011 Issuance of Commercial Driver Training School Certificate (1) An operator must apply for an original or renewal school certificate pursuant to ORS 822.515 and must: (a) Submit a completed application on a form or in a format provided or established by DMV. (b) Meet t…

735-160-0015 Commercial Driver Training School Operator Responsibilities (1) An operator must: (a) Notify DMV by regular mail or email within 24 hours of any of the following: (A) The location of any permanent classroom facility changes; (B) The school goes out of business and ce…

735-160-0020 Location and Promotion (1) A school may not be operated from a liquor store, bar, tent, temporary stand, temporary address, mailing service, or through a telephone answering service. (2) A school must have a business location in Oregon having at least one structure w…

735-160-0030 Commercial Driver Training School Records (1) The records of all student drivers enrolled in any class or course offered by the school must be retained as set forth in this rule, including the records of student drivers who withdrew or were terminated from the school…

735-160-0035 Inspection and Investigation (1) DMV will periodically inspect a School to determine it is complying with all laws and administrative rules pertaining to commercial driver training schools, including instructor certification and operation requirements. (2) All record…

735-160-0040 Vehicle Equipment Any motor vehicles owned or leased by a school for behind-the-wheel instruction must: (1) Be equipped with: (a) A foot brake control; and (b) A clutch control if the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission. (2) Be maintained in safe mechanica…

735-160-0050 Curriculum Standards and Courses for Commercial Driver Training School Program (1) The curriculum standards established in sections (2) and (3) of this rule will have the goal of proper training of student drivers to provide maximum safety for all persons who travel …

735-160-0075 Commercial Driver Training School Instructor Qualifications (1) A person may not teach, conduct classes, give demonstrations to, or supervise the practice of student drivers for compensation unless the person is issued an instructor certificate by DMV. (2) To be elig…

735-160-0080 Issuance of Commercial Driver Training School Instructor Certificate (1) An applicant must apply for an original or renewal instructor certificate pursuant to ORS 822.515 and must: (a) Submit a completed application on a form or in a format provided or established by…

735-160-0095 Commercial Driver Training School Instructor Responsibilities (1) An instructor shall: (a) Meet and remain in compliance with the instructor qualifications set forth in OAR 735-160-0075; (b) Provide student driver training that meets the curriculum requirements set f…

735-160-0110 Instructor Certificate Issuance, Correction, Surrender, and Replacement (1) DMV will issue an instructor certificate and instructor’s card to an applicant who has met all the requirements of OAR 735-160-0075 to 735-160-0100. The name of the school employing the appli…

735-160-0115 Commercial Driver Training School and Instructor Sanctions (1) DMV may impose sanctions when it determines that a school or an instructor has violated any provision of the Oregon Vehicle Code or of these Division 160 administrative rules. (2) DMV will impose a sancti…

735-160-0130 Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct (1) Schools, operators, and instructors must be professional and respectful in all dealings with students and others while ensuring the safety of Oregon’s roads. (2) Rules of Conduct. An operator and instructor may not engage in or…

735-160-0140 Customer Feedback Process (1) At the conclusion of the training process, an operator must ensure that each student is given a Commercial Driver Training School Feedback form (DMV form 735-7419). (2) The commercial driver training school form is designed to give the s…

735-162-0000 Qualifications Any person who does not have an operator’s license issued under ORS Chapter 807 may be issued a certificate to operate a snowmobile if they have taken a Snowmobile Safety Education Course that has been approved by the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services …

735-162-0010 Certification Application Each applicant for a certificate to operate a snowmobile who has completed the Snowmobile Safety Education Course must make application on a form provided by the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division of the Department of Transportation.…

735-162-0020 Course Content (1) The Snowmobile Safety Education Course shall consist of safety education including, but not limited to, snowmobile controls and safety equipment, proper clothing, safe operating procedures, snowmobile laws, and general information. (2) Prior to iss…

735-162-0030 Certification The instructor shall forward to the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division of the Department of Transportation (DMV) the enrollment forms provided by DMV, listing each person who received and successfully completed the Safety Education Course. A cer…

735-162-0040 License Application Each applicant for certification as an instructor of the Snowmobile Safety Education Course shall make application on a form provided by the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division of the Department of Transportation. Statutory/Other Authority:…

735-162-0050 Requirements To be certified as a Snowmobile Safety Education Course instructor, the applicant must: (1) Be at least 21 years of age; (2) Have a high school education or the equivalent; (3) Have been recommended by a local snowmobile club or knowledgeable person from…

735-162-0060 Testing An applicant for an instructor’s certification will be required to pass a written examination and vision test given by an authorized representative of the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division of the Department of Transportation. The written examination …

735-162-0070 Certification (1) An instructor’s certificate will be issued provided the applicant: (a) Has met the requirements as outlined in OAR 735-162-0050; (b) Has passed the written examination as required by OAR 735-162-0060 with a score of at least 90 percent; and (c) Has …

735-164-0000 Snowmobile Fees Relating to Registration Pursuant to ORS 821.080, snowmobile registration is administered in the same manner and has the same effect as the registration of vehicles under ORS Chapter 803. In addition to the fees established for snowmobile registration…

735-164-0010 Snowmobiles — Title and Registration Requirements Unless otherwise exempt, snowmobiles are subject to DMV statutes and rules relating to title and registration. This includes: (1) For title, ORS 803.010 through 803.230, except odometer disclosure requirements as prov…

735-164-0020 Placement of Snowmobile Registration Decal Registration numbers assigned to snowmobiles are issued by DMV in the form of a registration decal. Snowmobile registration decals must be affixed on the left side of the snowmobile in an area that is visible during operatio…

735-170-0000 Definitions (1) “Best Available Information” means any data or information that can be used to determine tax due including calculated projections or averages based on prior reports or data from other sources as determined by the Department. (2) “Bill of Lading” means…

735-170-0010 Records Required The Department has the authority to prescribe required records under ORS 319.390 and 319.400. Every Oregon dealer, whether licensed or unlicensed, must maintain and keep the following records for at least three years from the date the fuel tax is due…

735-170-0015 Records Required for Registered Fuel Handlers Except as otherwise provided in this rule, all fuel handlers, registered and unregistered, including but not limited to Bulk Distributors, Biodiesel Producers, Ethanol Producers, Terminal Operators, and Petroleum Products…

735-170-0020 Required Tax Report Forms and Report Preparation (1) Every licensed dealer must prepare a tax report that completely summarizes the number of gallons of motor vehicle fuel or aircraft fuel sold, distributed, or used in the State of Oregon each month with required sch…

735-170-0035 Reporting Requirements for Registered Fuel Handlers (1) All registered handlers will file a monthly report detailing the fuel handled, sold, produced, distributed, transported, or used during the month. For hire carriers, as defined in ORS 825.005(7), and other commo…

735-170-0040 Tax Report Filing Dates (1) A licensed dealer or registered fuel handler must complete a monthly tax report with full payment of taxes which must be received by the Department not later than the 25th of the succeeding calendar month. (a) “Received” is the date the re…

735-170-0045 Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Waiver of Late Payment Penalties (1) If a dealer or registrant disagrees with an action of the Department, they may request reassessment of the determination in writing within 30 days of the date of the notice. Notice types which may be reconsi…

735-170-0050 Transactions Which May Be Classed as Export Sales Transactions that may be classified as export sales consist of: (1) Motor vehicle fuel and aircraft fuel delivered by an Oregon licensed dealer to a destination outside the state of Oregon where the recipient is licen…

735-170-0075 Tax Exempt Sales to Indian Tribes (1) Prior to selling tax-exempt Motor Vehicle Fuel to Indian tribes, Tribal entities, or Tribal member entities, Motor Vehicle Fuel Dealers must ensure that the fuel purchaser is eligible to purchase tax-exempt fuel. (2) If a Motor V…

735-170-0085 Annual Tribal Certification (1) For an Indian tribe, Tribal entity, or Tribal member entity to be eligible to purchase motor vehicle fuel exempt from the license tax imposed under ORS 319.020 (1) (b), the Indian tribe, prior to January 1 of each calendar year, must s…

735-170-0090 Exemption Certificates (1) Every licensed dealer making sales or deliveries to the Armed Forces of the United States for which tax exemption is claimed, must complete an Exemption Certificate Form as prescribed by the Department. (2) In order to obtain exemption from…

735-170-0100 Fuel Lost or Destroyed — Tax Exemption Requirements The following requirements are for claims by Oregon licensed dealers for exemption from the Oregon tax on motor vehicle fuel or aircraft fuel lost or destroyed through transportation and other mishaps prior to the t…