Title 59, Oregon Vehicle Code

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to return a revoked, canceled or suspended vehicle dealer certificate if the Department of Transportation recalls and demands the person to return any certificate or registration plates under ORS 822.050 and the person has those items r…

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person who holds a vehicle dealer certificate issued under ORS 822.020 commits the offense of illegal consignment practices if the person does any of the following: (a) Takes a vehicle on consignment from a person who do…

(1) A person commits the offense of violation of a consigned vehicle transfer if the person consigns a vehicle to a vehicle dealer issued a certificate under ORS 822.020 and the person fails or refuses to deliver the certificate of title or other primary ownership document for th…

(1) A person commits the offense of conducting an illegal vehicle rebuilding business if the person is not the holder of a valid current dealer certificate issued under ORS 822.020 and the person does any of the following as part of a business: (a) Buys, sells or deals in assembl…

(1) Civil penalties under ORS 822.009 shall be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745. (2) An application for a hearing on a civil penalty imposed under ORS 822.009: (a) Must be in writing; (b) Must be postmarked or received by the Department of Transportation within 20 da…

(1) As used in this section, “recreational vehicle service facility” means a permanent facility listed on the vehicle dealer’s certificate and having the primary purpose of servicing and repairing recreational vehicles. (2) A business that sells a new recreational vehicle must pr…

(1) As used in this section, “show” means a site where recreational vehicles are temporarily displayed and offered for sale. “Show” does not include a site that is used to display recreational vehicles for more than 10 days or that is a place of business listed on a supplemental …

(1) A person who organizes a show, as defined in ORS 822.083, shall apply to the Department of Transportation at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the show for a show license for each recreational vehicle dealer participating in the show. The application must include for…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Living area components” means flooring, roofing, building envelope, plumbing systems, electrical systems and heating and air conditioning systems. (b) “Recreational vehicle” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.101. (2) The seller of a new …

(1) A person commits the offense of unlawful subleasing of a motor vehicle if: (a) The person transfers or assigns, purports to transfer or assign or knowingly assists in the transfer or assignment or purported transfer or assignment of any right or interest in the motor vehicle …

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 822.015 (1)(j) or (k), a lien claimant who sells or offers for sale vehicles being sold to foreclose possessory liens, or sells or offers for sale vehicles acquired through possessory liens, shall keep records sufficient to establish that all vehicles bein…

A sale, consignment or other transfer by a lien claimant does not constitute a sale for purposes of ORS 822.015 (1)(k) if the sale, consignment or other transfer is to the holder of a current, valid dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110 or to the holder of a current, va…

(1) A person commits the offense of conducting a motor vehicle dismantling business without a certificate if the person performs any actions of a dismantler and is not the holder of a valid, current dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110. (2) The offense described in thi…

In addition to exemptions from the vehicle code under ORS 801.026, ORS 822.100 does not apply to the following: (1) An insurance adjuster authorized to do business under ORS 744.515 or 744.521 who is disposing of vehicles for salvage. (2) Road rollers, farm tractors, trolleys or …

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Transportation shall issue a dismantler certificate to any person if the person meets all of the following requirements: (a) The person establishes that the area in which the business is located and the p…

An application for a dismantler certificate issued by the Department of Transportation under ORS 822.110 or for renewal of a certificate under ORS 822.125 shall be in a form prescribed by the department and shall contain all of the following: (1) A full statement of the name of t…

(1) A bond or letter of credit required to qualify for a dismantler certificate under ORS 822.110 or renewal of a certificate under ORS 822.125 must be: (a) With a corporate surety licensed to transact business within this state, or as to a letter of credit, an irrevocable letter…

(1) The holder of a current, valid dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110 is not subject to the prohibitions and penalties under ORS 822.100 as long as the holder’s motor vehicle dismantling business is conducted in the location approved under the certificate. (2) The ho…

(1) The Department of Transportation may inspect the books, records and inventory of any business issued a certificate under ORS 822.110 for the purpose of determining compliance with any of the following: (a) Those laws regulating the issuance of certificates to dismantlers. (b)…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Crushed motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle, the frame or unibody of which is compacted or flattened so that it no longer resembles any particular year, model or make of motor vehicle and is less than half of the motor vehicle’s original volume …

(1) A person commits the offense of improperly conducting a motor vehicle dismantling business if the person holds a dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110 and the person does any of the following: (a) Fails to permanently exhibit a dismantler certificate at a place of b…

(1) As used in this section and ORS 822.135, “major component part” includes significant parts of a motor vehicle such as engines, short blocks, frames, transmissions, transfer cases, cabs, doors, differentials, front or rear clips, quarter panels, truck beds or boxes, hoods, bum…

(1) To meet the requirement for local government approval of a dismantler certificate under ORS 822.110 or a supplemental certificate under ORS 822.125, an applicant must comply with any regulations established by a city or county under this section and must obtain the approval o…

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Department of Transportation may impose sanctions on any person holding a dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110 or identification card or supplemental dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.125 including, bu…

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to return a revoked, canceled or suspended dismantler certificate or identification card if the Department of Transportation recalls and demands the person to return a certificate or card under ORS 822.145 and the person does not return…

(1) A person commits the offense of operating an illegal towing business if the person does not hold a certificate issued under ORS 822.205 and the person does any of the following: (a) Engages in the towing or recovering of vehicles by any means for any direct or indirect compen…

The Department of Transportation shall issue a towing business certificate to any person if the person meets all of the following requirements to the satisfaction of the department: (1) The person must complete an application in a form and in the manner established by the departm…

(1) The holder of a current, valid towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 may exercise the following privileges under the certificate: (a) The person and any employee of the person who is performing official duties are not subject to the prohibitions and penalties u…

(1) In addition to the privileges described under ORS 822.210, the holder of a current, valid towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 may use a tow vehicle to transport property for hire other than as described in ORS 822.210 if: (a) The tow vehicle is used primarily…

(1) The Department of Transportation may deny or refuse to issue any towing business certificate under ORS 822.205 or may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew any towing business certificate issued upon proof that the applicant for or holder of the certificate has done any of the f…

(1) Any person who qualifies under ORS 822.205 for a towing business certificate may choose to register qualified vehicles under the proportional registration provisions of ORS 826.009 or 826.011. Except as otherwise provided in this section, tow vehicles registered under ORS 826…

(1) The Department of Transportation shall have the authority to investigate and verify information provided in conjunction with application for proportional registration of a tow vehicle under ORS 822.217. The department may cancel an identification device for a proportionally r…

(1) The operator of a wrecker or tow vehicle may stop the wrecker or tow vehicle where it obstructs traffic when the operator: (a) Is engaged in the salvaging of another vehicle; and (b) Takes the precautionary measures required by this section. (2) A person commits the offense o…

(1) A person commits the offense of tow vehicle operator failure to remove injurious substance if the person is operating a tow vehicle that is removing a wrecked or damaged vehicle from a highway and the person fails to remove any glass or other injurious substance dropped upon …

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 822.200 to 822.225, and except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a city or county may, by charter or ordinance, regulate towing businesses if the city or county charter or ordinance provisions pertain only to towing authorized by ORS 98.812 an…

(1) If a tower recovers a vehicle after a theft, the vehicle is totaled and the vehicle has no applicable insurance coverage, the person who is the owner of the vehicle may transfer the person’s interest in the vehicle to the tower in payment or partial payment of the tower’s fee…

(1) The State Board of Towing is established within the Department of Transportation. (2) The State Board of Towing consists of nine members appointed by the Governor as follows: (a) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 and who represents a c…

(1) The State Board of Towing shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of the offices as the board determines. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of th…

(1) The State Board of Towing shall appoint an administrative officer to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The determination of qualifications of the administrative officer and appointment of the administrative officer shall be made by the board after consulting with the Gov…

(1) In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the State Board of Towing may adopt rules: (a) Necessary for the administration of the laws that the board is charged with administering. (b) To implement ORS 98.853 to 98.862. (2) The board may adopt a seal. [2021 …

(1) The State Board of Towing Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. (2) The account consists of the following: (a) Moneys collected from fees imposed under ORS 822.285. (b) Moneys appropriated to the account by the Legislative …

The State Board of Towing, acting through its chairperson or vice chairperson, may administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents or other written information necessary to carry out the provisions of OR…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Person” includes individuals, public bodies as defined in ORS 174.109, corporations, firms, associations, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint stock companies or any other business entity created under law. (b) “Relative” means an ind…

(1) In carrying out its investigative and enforcement duties, functions and powers, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Board of Towing may procure services and award a contract for the personal services of a subject matter expert, on a case-by-case basis, i…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Person” includes individuals, public bodies as defined in ORS 174.109, corporations, firms, associations, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint stock companies or any other business entity created under law. (b) “Relative” means an ind…

(1) A person commits the offense of acting as a vehicle transporter without a certificate if the person is not the holder of a vehicle transporter certificate issued under ORS 822.310 and the person drives or tows over the highways of this state: (a) A vehicle that is: (A) Requir…

In addition to any exemptions from the vehicle code under ORS 801.026, ORS 822.300 does not apply to the following: (1) Vehicles lawfully operated with plates furnished to vehicle dealers under ORS 822.040. (2) Vehicles lawfully operated with registration plates issued by this st…

(1) The holder of a current, valid vehicle transporter certificate issued under this section may exercise the following privileges under this certificate: (a) The person is not subject to the prohibitions and penalties under ORS 822.300 while transporting vehicles as provided und…

(1) A person commits the offense of improperly using a vehicle transporter plate if the person is the holder of a vehicle transporter certificate and the person does any of the following: (a) Exercises privileges granted under ORS 822.310 for vehicles with special vehicle transpo…

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to return a revoked or suspended vehicle transporter certificate if the Department of Transportation demands and requires the return of any certificate, cards or plates under ORS 822.310 and the person has those items demanded and does …