Title 26A, Economic Development

As used in ORS 284.101 to 284.148, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Commission” means the Oregon Tourism Commission. (2) “Executive director” means the executive director of the Oregon Tourism Commission. [Formerly 285A.255]

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that: (1) Travel and recreation industries are important to the State of Oregon as a whole, and the health of these industries affects the well-being of all Oregonians. (2) Tourist facilities and attractions serve the recreational and c…

(1) There is established an Oregon Tourism Commission consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor. Members of the commission are appointed to perform the duties of the commission as provided by law. Members are subject to confirmation by the Senate pursuant to section 4,…

The Oregon Tourism Commission shall perform the following duties: (1) Serve as a body to advise governmental bodies and agencies and private persons on the development and implementation of state policies and programs relating to tourism and recreation and to assist in the coordi…

Upon receipt of a comprehensive marketing plan prepared or revised by the Oregon Tourism Commission under ORS 284.111, the Governor, the Director of the Oregon Business Development Department and tourism industry associations may review the plan. If the Governor, the director or …

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the provisions of ORS 200.035, 279.835 to 279.855 and 283.085 to 283.092 and ORS chapters 240, 276, 279A, 279B, 279C, 282, 283, 291, 292 and 293 do not apply to the Oregon Tourism Commission. The commission is subject to a…

To carry out the duties and purposes of the Oregon Tourism Commission, and in addition to other powers granted to the commission under ORS 284.101 to 284.148 or other law, the commission may: (1) Make contracts and execute all instruments necessary or convenient for carrying out …

(1) The Oregon Tourism Commission shall adopt budgets on a biennial basis using classifications of expenditures and revenue required by ORS 291.206 (1). That portion of the budget that is funded by appropriations from the General Fund or by allocations of lottery funds is subject…

(1) All moneys collected, received by or appropriated to the Oregon Tourism Commission must be deposited into an account established by the commission in a depository bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. In a manner consistent with the requirements of ORS ch…

The Secretary of State shall enter into agreements with the Oregon Tourism Commission to set an appropriate financial review schedule for the commission. In lieu of conducting a financial review, the Secretary of State may elect to contract for the financial review with, or accep…

(1) The Oregon Tourism Commission shall administer a biennial matching grants program when the Legislative Assembly appropriates moneys therefor. The purpose of the matching grants program is to help develop and improve the economies of communities throughout Oregon by means of t…

(1) The Oregon Tourism Commission shall appoint an executive director. The appointment shall be subject to the approval of the Governor. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the members of the commission. (2) The commission shall set the compensation of the execu…

The Oregon Tourism Commission shall establish and maintain official tourist information centers near the principal entrance points into the state, and at other locations it considers appropriate, to be used to provide information to the public about public accommodations, transpo…

(1) No later than October 1 of each year, the Oregon Tourism Commission shall submit a report to the Legislative Fiscal Officer that identifies: (a) The funds received by the commission during the prior fiscal year pursuant to ORS 320.305; (b) The awards and commitments approved …

As used in ORS 284.300 to 284.375, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Board” means the Film and Video Board. (2) “Office” means the Oregon Film and Video Office created by ORS 284.305 (1). [1995 c.242 §1]

(1) The Oregon Film and Video Office is created as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 284.300 to 284.375. (2) Subject to legislative appropriations, the State of Oregon recognizes a continuing obligation to contribute to the support of the Oregon Film and Video Office…

(1) The Oregon Film and Video Office shall be governed by the Film and Video Board. (2) The Film and Video Board shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor. (3) The five members shall be appointed as follows: (a) Two members shall be appointed from professional filmm…

The Oregon Film and Video Office shall be under the administrative control of a director, who is appointed by and who holds office at the pleasure of the Film and Video Board. The board shall set the compensation of the director. The director of the office may appoint all subordi…

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, when carrying out the duties, functions and powers of the Oregon Film and Video Office, the director of the office may contract with any state agency for the performance of such duties, functions and powers that the direct…

The Oregon Film and Video Office shall: (1) Assist in the development of Oregon’s indigenous film and video industry. (2) Act as the primary liaison and contact on behalf of the State of Oregon for film or video production companies and personnel operating in this state. (3) Prov…

To carry out the purposes specified in ORS 284.345, the Oregon Film and Video Office may: (1) Make contracts and execute all instruments necessary or convenient for carrying out the duties of the office; (2) Acquire, own, hold, dispose of and encumber real or personal property of…

(1) All moneys collected, received or appropriated to the Oregon Film and Video Office shall be deposited in an account established in accordance with ORS 295.001 to 295.108. Subject to approval by the chairperson, the board may invest moneys collected or received by the office. …

(1) The Oregon Production Investment Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Production Investment Fund shall be credited to the fund. (2) Moneys in the Oregon Production Investment Fund shall consist o…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Actual Oregon expenses” means the costs paid in Oregon for principal photography, production or postproduction in Oregon of a film, or for media production services, including but not limited to the purchase or rental cost of equipment, food, lod…

The Oregon Film and Video Office may hire or contract with a marketer to market the tax credits described in ORS 315.514 to taxpayers. [2003 c.736 §81]

(1) The Oregon Film and Video Office shall develop and implement a Creative Opportunity Program to make payments to entities for the creation and funding of projects described in subsection (4) of this section that promote the film, television, interactive, animation and media in…

In addition to any applicable requirements under ORS 284.368, a company seeking reimbursement under ORS 284.368 must: (1) Have a written diversity, equity and inclusion policy as of the date on which the company submits an application for reimbursement; (2) In accordance with the…

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, ORS 279.835 to 279.855 and 283.085 to 283.092 and ORS chapters 240, 276, 279A, 279B, 279C, 282, 283, 291, 292 and 293 do not apply to the Oregon Film and Video Office. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, ORS 279A.100, 279A.…

The Legislative Assembly finds that: (1) There is a need for a statewide inventory of sites that are planned and zoned for industrial or traded sector uses and are ready for development; (2) There is a need to improve coordination among local, regional and state agencies with res…

As used in ORS 284.545 to 284.565 and sections 12 and 15 to 20, chapter 800, Oregon Laws 2003, unless the context requires otherwise, “traded sector” has the meaning given that term in ORS 285A.010. [2003 c.800 §11]

(1) The Governor shall establish the Economic Revitalization Team in the office of the Governor for the purpose of coordinating and streamlining state policies, programs and procedures and providing coordinated state agency assistance to local governments. (2) The team shall esta…

The Economic Revitalization Team established pursuant to ORS 284.555, acting through the regulatory efficiency group agencies, shall: (1) Give priority to expediting permits or other actions necessary for development projects proposed for a site identified for industrial or trade…

The Oregon Business Development Department, in coordination with the Economic Revitalization Team established pursuant to ORS 284.555, shall develop and administer a process for certifying sites throughout the state that are ready for industrial or traded sector development. [200…

(1) The Governor shall direct the Oregon Business Development Commission, in consultation with the Economic Revitalization Team established pursuant to ORS 284.555 and other state agencies as appropriate, to appoint an advisory committee composed of representatives of local gover…

In furtherance of the state economic development strategy developed under ORS 284.570, the Department of Transportation shall: (1) Develop a process to prioritize funding for transportation projects that further the state economic development strategy. (2) Develop and maintain st…

In furtherance of the state economic development strategy developed under ORS 284.570, the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall: (1) Provide local governments with basic and advanced methods for identifying, analyzing and providing for industrial, commercial and ret…

Local governments, as defined in ORS 174.116, shall participate in the implementation of the state economic development strategy developed under ORS 284.570 by demonstrating a willingness to: (1) Coordinate local economic development plans with the state economic development stra…

In furtherance of the state economic development strategy developed under ORS 284.570, the Department of State Lands shall: (1) Consistent with ORS 196.674, focus wetlands inventories on areas described in the state economic development strategy. The department may provide grants…

The Legislative Assembly finds that: (1) New approaches are needed to plan the way economic development takes place in the manufacturing sectors of this state. The concept of manufacturing business ecosystems has become relevant as the focus of economic development in manufacturi…

As used in ORS 284.590 to 284.597: (1) “Geographic region” means the following regions and counties: (a) South Willamette Valley, comprising Benton, Lane and Linn Counties. (b) Mid-Willamette Valley, comprising Marion and Polk Counties. (c) Mid-Columbia Valley, comprising Hood Ri…

(1) The Oregon Business Development Department may appoint a Pacific Northwest Manufacturing Partnership Advisory Committee to advise and make recommendations to the department regarding the Pacific Northwest Manufacturing Partnership and manufacturing economic development in thi…

(1) The Oregon Business Development Department shall facilitate regional collaboration among manufacturing economic development stakeholders through consultation with and support of the Pacific Northwest Manufacturing Partnership in the geographic regions represented by the partn…

As used in ORS 284.701 to 284.749: (1) “Equity investment” means any investment not prohibited under Article XI, section 6, of the Oregon Constitution. (2) “Innovation-based economic development” includes, but is not limited to, a technology, product, process or innovation that: …

(1) There is created the Oregon Innovation Council consisting of the following voting members: (a) The Governor or the Governor’s designated representative, who shall be chairperson of the council. (b) Seven members appointed by the Governor who are experienced entrepreneurs or i…

(1) The Oregon Innovation Council shall provide advice to the Governor, the Legislative Assembly, research institutions, public agencies that support economic development and the private sector on issues related to: (a) Promoting the commercialization of research from the private…

(1) The Oregon Innovation Council shall develop a state plan for innovation and economic competitiveness. The plan shall include policy and program recommendations to: (a) Identify and expand the state’s industry and core research strengths related to Oregon traded sector industr…

(1) There is created within the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund, the Oregon Innovation Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Innovation Fund shall be credited to the fund. (2) Moneys in the Oregon Innovation Fund shall consist of: (a) Amounts donated to …

(1) The Oregon Innovation Council may establish one or more signature research centers to maximize collaborative ventures among research institutions, public entities and Oregon growth businesses that will capitalize on opportunities to obtain private and federal funding for the …

(1) Subject to the approval of the Oregon Business Development Department, the Oregon Innovation Council may make grants, loans and equity investments from the Oregon Innovation Fund created under ORS 284.720 to fund proposals that have as their principal objectives: (a) The esta…

As used in ORS 284.745 to 284.749, “bond-related costs” means: (1) The costs and expenses of issuing and administering bonds under ORS 284.745 to 284.749, including but not limited to: (a) Paying or redeeming the bonds, including principal, interest and premium, if any; (b) Payin…