(2) Forms for temporary registration permits issued under this section shall be furnished and, subject to ORS 803.640, prescribed by the department.
(3) A vehicle dealer may issue a temporary registration permit for a motor vehicle being sold that is subject to the pollution control equipment requirements under ORS 815.295 and does not have proof of compliance with the requirements. The dealer shall provide the purchaser of the vehicle with a written notice along with the temporary registration permit. The notice must inform the purchaser of the following:
(a) The vehicle is subject to the pollution control equipment requirements under ORS 815.295;
(b) The purchaser is required to comply with ORS 815.295 before the temporary registration permit expires or the purchaser will be required to reapply to register the vehicle;
(c) The vehicle may not be registered in this state unless proof of compliance with pollution control equipment requirements is provided to the department;
(d) The purchaser agrees to immediately notify the vehicle dealer if the vehicle does not pass testing and is not issued proof of compliance under ORS 815.310;
(e) The vehicle dealer is required to ensure the vehicle complies with the pollution control equipment requirements; and
(f) After the requirement described in paragraph (e) of this subsection is satisfied, the vehicle dealer is not obligated to ensure the vehicle complies with future testing requirements.
(4) The department shall specify, by rule, the procedures to be followed by persons issuing and using temporary registration permits issued under this section. Persons violating rules established by the department under this subsection are subject to penalty under ORS 803.630 and 803.635. [1983 c.338 §278; 1985 c.284 §3; 1997 c.583 §8; 2001 c.827 §4; 2025 c.415 §52]