Title 19, Miscellaneous Matters Related to Government and Public Affairs

(1) If the Secretary of State believes that an alleged violation of any provision of this chapter is not being investigated or prosecuted, the secretary may direct the Attorney General to take full charge of the investigation or prosecution. (2) If directed under subsection (1) o…

All moneys received by the Secretary of State under this chapter shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Operating Account under ORS 56.041. [2013 c.219 §48 (enacted in lieu of 194.700)]

In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to the subject matter of this chapter among states that enact the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. [2013 c.219 §49]

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, this chapter modifies, limits and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001 et seq. (2) This chapter does not: (a) Modify, limit or supersede section 101(c) of the Electronic …

ORS 194.800 to 194.835 may be cited as the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act. [2013 c.218 §1] Note: 194.800 to 194.835 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 194 or any series therein by legislative action. See…

As used in ORS 194.800 to 194.835: (1) “Boundaries of the United States” means the geographic boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands and any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (2) “Law” include…

(1) ORS 194.800 to 194.835 apply to an unsworn declaration by a declarant who at the time of making the declaration is physically located outside the boundaries of the United States whether or not the location is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (2) ORS 194.800 t…

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, if a law of this state requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of ORS 194.800 to 194.835 has the same effect as a sworn declaration. (2) ORS 194.800 to 194.…

If a law of this state requires that a sworn declaration be presented in a particular medium, an unsworn declaration must be presented in that medium. [2013 c.218 §5] Note: See note under 194.800.

An unsworn declaration under ORS 194.800 to 194.835 must be in substantially the following form: ______________________________________________________________________________ I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of Oregon that the foregoing is true and correct, and t…

In applying and construing ORS 194.800 to 194.835, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among the states that enact it. [2013 c.218 §7] Note: See note under 194.800.

ORS 194.800 to 194.835 modify, limit and supersede the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001, et seq., but do not modify, limit or supersede 15 U.S.C. 7001(c) or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 U.S.C.…

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Secretary of State may impose a civil penalty for each violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the secretary under this chapter. The civil penalty shall be in the amount adopted under subsection (…

In lieu of a civil penalty imposed under ORS 194.980, the Secretary of State may deliver a written Official Warning to Cease Violation to any notary public whose actions are judged by the secretary to be a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the secr…

(1)(a) A notary public who knowingly performs or fails to perform any act prohibited or mandated respectively by this chapter, or rules adopted by the Secretary of State under this chapter, is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. (b) Any individual not a notary public who knowingly a…

(1) Special districts shall exercise their planning duties, powers and responsibilities and take actions that are authorized by law with respect to programs affecting land use, including a city or special district boundary change as defined in ORS 197.175 (1), in accordance with …

(1) In addition to the responsibilities stated in ORS 197.175, each county, through its governing body, shall be responsible for coordinating all planning activities affecting land uses within the county, including planning activities of the county, cities, special districts and …

(1) As used in this section, “affected local government” means: (a) A city or county for which the Portland State University Population Research Center is preparing a population forecast; (b) A county that contains all or part of a city or an urban growth boundary for which the c…

Metro, in coordination with local governments within its boundary, shall issue a population forecast for the entire area within its boundary to be applied by Metro and local governments within the boundary of Metro as a basis for changes to comprehensive plans and land use regula…

Upon the expiration of one year after the date of the approval of the goals and guidelines and annually thereafter, each county governing body, upon request of the Land Conservation and Development Commission, shall report to the commission on the status of comprehensive plans wi…

As used in ORS 195.020 and 195.065 to 195.085, unless the context requires otherwise, “district” or “special district” has the meaning given the term “district” in ORS 198.010 and also includes a county service district organized under ORS chapter 451. [1993 c.804 §12; 2023 c.13 …

(1) Under ORS 190.003 to 190.130, units of local government and special districts that provide an urban service to an area within an urban growth boundary that has a population greater than 2,500 persons, and that are identified as appropriate parties by a cooperative agreement u…

(1) The following factors shall be considered in establishing urban service agreements under ORS 195.065: (a) Financial, operational and managerial capacity to provide the service; (b) The effect on the cost of the urban service to the users of the service, the quality and quanti…

(1) Urban service agreements entered into under ORS 195.065 shall provide for the continuation of an adequate level of urban services to the entire area that each provider serves. If an urban service agreement calls for significant reductions in the territory of a special service…

Nothing in ORS 195.020, 195.060 to 195.085, 195.205 to 195.235, 197.005, 197.319, 197.320, 197.335 and 223.304 shall be construed to prevent planning for, installation of or connection to public facilities or services consistent with acknowledged comprehensive plans and land use …

(1) Local governments and special districts shall demonstrate compliance with ORS 195.020 and 195.065. (2) The Land Conservation and Development Commission may adjust the deadline for compliance under this section when cities and counties that are parties to an agreement under OR…

(1) As used in this section, “large school district” means a school district that has an enrollment of over 2,500 students based on certified enrollment numbers submitted to the Department of Education during the first quarter of each new school year. (2) A city or county contain…

City and county governing bodies shall work with school district personnel to identify barriers and hazards to children walking or bicycling to and from school. The cities, counties and districts may develop a plan for the funding of improvements designed to reduce the barriers a…

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that Oregon’s parks are special places and the protection of parks for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations is a matter of statewide concern. (2) The Land Conservation and Development Commission, in cooperation with the State …

Existing uses and facilities in all state parks on July 25, 1997, shall be allowed to continue. The following uses and activities shall be approved by a local government subject only to clear and objective siting criteria, which criteria, either individually or cumulatively, shal…

(1) A city or district that provides an urban service may annex territory under ORS 195.020, 195.060 to 195.085, 195.205 to 195.235, 197.005, 197.319, 197.320, 197.335 and 223.304 that: (a) Is situated within an urban growth boundary; and (b) Is contained within an annexation pla…

(1) The statement summarizing the measure and its major effect in the ballot title of a proposal for adoption of an annexation plan shall contain a general description of the boundaries of each territory proposed to be annexed. The description shall use streets and other generall…

(1) The governing body of the city or district shall determine the results of the election from the official figures returned by the county clerk. If the governing body of the city finds that a majority of the votes cast in the territory and a majority of the votes cast in the ci…

(1) An annexation plan adopted under ORS 195.205 shall include: (a) The timing and sequence of annexation. (b) Local standards of urban service availability required as a precondition of annexation. (c) The planned schedule for providing urban services to the annexed territory. (…

(1) In areas subject to the jurisdiction of a local government boundary commission, the boundary commission shall conduct an advisory review of an annexation plan for conformity with annexation plan requirements set forth in ORS 195.220, 199.462 and the rules of procedure of the …

The method of annexing territory to cities or districts set forth in ORS 195.205 to 195.225 is in addition to and does not affect or prohibit other methods of annexation authorized by law. [1993 c.804 §18] LANDSLIDE HAZARD AREAS

As used in ORS 195.250 to 195.260: (1) “Further review area” means an area of land within which further site specific review should occur before land management or building activities begin because either the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries or the State Forestr…

The Legislative Assembly declares that it is the policy of the State of Oregon that: (1) Each property owner, each highway user and all federal, state and local governments share the responsibility for making sound decisions regarding activities that may affect landslide hazards …

The Legislative Assembly finds that: (1) Many locations in Oregon are subject to naturally occurring landslide hazards, and some human activities may accelerate the incidence or increase the adverse effects of those hazards. (2) Rapidly moving landslides present the greatest risk…

(1) In order to reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death resulting from rapidly moving landslides, a local government: (a) Shall exercise all available authority to protect the public during emergencies, consistent with ORS 401.032. (b) May require a geotechnical report …

As used in this section and ORS 195.301 and 195.305 to 195.336 and sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, and sections 2 to 9 and 17, chapter 855, Oregon Laws 2009, and sections 2 to 7, chapter 8, Oregon Laws 2010: (1) “Acquisition date” means the date described in ORS …

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that: (a) In some situations, land use regulations unfairly burden particular property owners. (b) To address these situations, it is necessary to amend Oregon’s land use statutes to provide just compensation for unfair burdens caused by land us…

(1) If a public entity enacts one or more land use regulations that restrict the residential use of private real property or a farming or forest practice and that reduce the fair market value of the property, then the owner of the property shall be entitled to just compensation f…

Notwithstanding the requirement to pay just compensation for certain land use regulations under ORS 195.305 (1), compensation is not due for: (1) The enforcement or enactment of a land use regulation established in ORS 30.930 to 30.947, 527.310 to 527.370, 561.995, 569.360 to 569…

(1) A person may file a claim for just compensation under ORS 195.305 and 195.310 to 195.314 after June 28, 2007, if: (a) The person is an owner of the property and all owners of the property have consented in writing to the filing of the claim; (b) The person’s desired use of th…

(1) A person filing a claim under ORS 195.310 shall file the claim in the manner provided by this section. If the property for which the claim is filed has more than one owner, the claim must be signed by all the owners or the claim must include a signed statement of consent from…

(1) A public entity that receives a complete claim as described in ORS 195.312 shall provide notice of the claim at least 30 days before a public hearing on the claim or, if there will not be a public hearing, at least 30 days before the deadline for submission of written comment…

In addition to any other notice required by law, a county must give notice of a Measure 37 permit for property located entirely outside an urban growth boundary to: (1) The county assessor for the county in which the property is located; (2) A district or municipality that suppli…

(1) A person that is adversely affected by a final determination of a public entity under ORS 195.310 to 195.314 or sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, sections 2 to 9 and 17, chapter 855, Oregon Laws 2009, and sections 2 to 7, chapter 8, Oregon Laws 2010, may obtain…

(1) The Governor shall appoint an individual to serve, at the pleasure of the Governor, as the Compensation and Conservation Ombudsman. (2) The ombudsman must be an individual of recognized judgment, objectivity and integrity who is qualified by training and experience to: (a) An…