Title 62, Aviation

The authority conferred by ORS 836.200, 836.205, 836.215, 836.220 and 836.240 is in addition and supplemental to the authority conferred by any other law. [Formerly 492.380]

(1) In addition to the authority conferred upon them by any other law, any municipality of this state acquiring, establishing, developing, operating, maintaining or controlling an airport under ORS 836.200 to 836.245, may acquire real property, or any interest therein of whatever…

(1) No airport zoning regulations adopted under authority of ORS 836.600 to 836.630 shall require the alteration or relocation of the operating property of any public utility, as defined in ORS 757.005, without the consent of such utility or unless the Public Utility Commission, …

At least 180 days before permanent closure of a public use airport, as defined by the Oregon Department of Aviation by rule, a person responsible for the operation of the airport shall notify the department of the planned closure. [2007 c.317 §1] Note: 836.410 was enacted into la…

Every municipality which develops or operates an airport may acquire the right or easement for a term of years or perpetually, to place and maintain suitable marks for the daytime, and to place, operate and maintain suitable lights for the nighttime marking of buildings or other …

(1) Landing places for aircraft may from time to time be designated, set apart and marked by the Oregon Department of Aviation or other public officials who are in charge of any land owned or controlled by the state or by any municipality, or park commission. (2) Such officials m…

Except as permitted under ORS 836.520, no person shall use for a landing field for aircraft any part of the Oregon shore of the Pacific Ocean between high and low tide, commonly known as the “beach,” and which by law has been made a state recreation area, except for an emergency.…

Any person, municipality or municipal corporation desiring to use for a landing field for aircraft any part of the Oregon shore of the Pacific Ocean described in ORS 836.510 shall petition the State Aviation Board to set aside and designate a particular area of the shore for a la…

The State Aviation Board shall give due consideration to each petition submitted under ORS 836.515, and may in its discretion order a public hearing in the vicinity in which it is proposed to establish the landing field, at which hearing all persons interested may appear and be h…

The law enforcing agencies authorized to enforce the laws of the state with respect to the rules of the road and the regulation of motor vehicles using the public highways of the state are likewise authorized to enforce ORS 836.510 and 836.520. [Formerly 492.810]

(1) In addition to any other rulemaking authority, the Director of the Oregon Department of Aviation may adopt rules: (a) To define physical hazards to air navigation and determine whether specific types or classes of objects or structures constitute hazards. Rules defining physi…

(1) A person may not construct an object or structure that constitutes a physical hazard to air navigation, as determined by the Oregon Department of Aviation in coordination with the governing body with land use jurisdiction over the property. (2) Subsection (1) of this section …

In recognition of the importance of the network of airports to the economy of the state and the safety and recreation of its citizens, the policy of the State of Oregon is to encourage and support the continued operation and vitality of Oregon’s airports. Such encouragement and s…

As used in ORS 836.600 to 836.630: (1) “Aircraft” means helicopters and airplanes but not hot air balloons or ultralights. (2) “Airports” means the strip of land used for taking off and landing aircraft, together with all adjacent land used in 1994 in connection with the aircraft…

(1) The continued operation and vitality of airports registered, licensed or otherwise recognized by the Department of Transportation on December 31, 1994, is a matter of state concern. (2) A local government shall recognize in its planning documents the location of private-use a…

(1) Local governments shall amend their comprehensive plan and land use regulations consistent with the rules for airports adopted by the Land Conservation and Development Commission under ORS 836.616 and 836.619. Airports subject to the rules shall include: (a) Publicly owned ai…

Nothing in ORS 836.608 or 836.616 is intended to allow the approval or expansion of a land use activity inside the boundaries of an airport if the activity has been limited or prohibited by the decision of a court of competent jurisdiction rendered prior to August 13, 1997. [1997…

(1) Following consultation with the Oregon Department of Aviation, the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall adopt rules for uses and activities allowed within the boundaries of airports identified in ORS 836.610 (1) and airports described in ORS 836.608 (2). (2) Wit…

Following consultation with the Oregon Department of Aviation, the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall adopt rules establishing compatibility and safety standards for uses of land near airports identified in ORS 836.610 (1). [1997 c.859 §8 (enacted in lieu of 836.6…

(1) A local government may adopt land use compatibility and safety requirements that are more stringent than the minimum required by Land Conservation and Development Commission rules for issues other than water impoundments where such regulations are within its authority. Local …

(1) The limitations on uses made of land in exclusive farm use zones described in ORS 215.213 and 215.283 do not apply to the provisions of ORS 836.600 to 836.630 regarding airport uses. (2) The provisions of this section do not affect the eligibility of a zone for special assess…

(1) Nothing in ORS 836.600 to 836.625 shall be interpreted to allow the siting of a new airport except as provided in ORS chapters 197, 197A and 215 and in conformance with all applicable land use regulations and ordinances. (2) The Oregon Department of Aviation shall propose and…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Local government” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.116. (b) “Vertiport” means an area of land or a structure used, or intended to be used, for vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. (2) The governing body of a local government may not g…

As used in this section and ORS 836.642: (1) “Airport boundary” includes the combined public and private properties that are permitted to have direct access to the airport runway by aircraft. (2) “Customary and usual aviation-related activity” includes activities described in ORS…

(1) The Oregon Department of Aviation shall establish a pilot program at up to six rural airports to encourage development of through the fence operations designed to promote economic development by creating family wage jobs, by increasing local tax bases and by increasing financ…

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Director of the Oregon Department of Aviation may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 for each violation of ORS 836.505 or any rule adopted or order issued under ORS 836.505. (2) The director shall impose civil pen…

ORS 837.015 and 837.040 to 837.070 do not apply to: (1) Aircraft owned by any person, firm or corporation and certificated by the appropriate federal agency for domestic or foreign scheduled air commerce; (2) Military aircraft of the United States of America; (3) Aircraft license…

No person shall fly aircraft in this state unless holding a pilot certificate of competency issued by the appropriate federal agency. [Formerly 493.020]

Unless exempted by ORS 837.005, no person shall fail to register any aircraft when required by ORS 837.040 to 837.070. [Formerly 493.030]

Every pilot operating within this state shall present a federal certificate of competency on demand. The certificate shall be kept in the personal possession of the licensee when operating aircraft within this state and must be presented for inspection upon demand of any passenge…

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the following are required to register civil aircraft with the Oregon Department of Aviation: (a) The owner of a civil aircraft that is capable of flight and that is based in this state. (b) The owner of a civil aircraft t…

(1) The registration fee to be paid under ORS 837.040, and the fee to be paid upon renewal of registration under ORS 837.060, is as follows: ______________________________________________________________________________ AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION AND FEE SCHEDULE Single engine fixed…

Notwithstanding ORS 293.445, the Oregon Department of Aviation may transfer to the State Aviation Account any and all moneys paid for aircraft registration under ORS 837.040 and 837.045 if the registration is not completed due to the failure of the aircraft owner to pay the appro…

(1) Upon receipt of an application for registration of any aircraft and payment of the required license fee, the Director of the Oregon Department of Aviation shall assign to the application and the aircraft to be registered a distinctive number and register the facts stated in t…

(1) All registrations under ORS 837.040 expire annually on the anniversary of the date the aircraft is originally registered with the Oregon Department of Aviation. (2) The owner of an aircraft subject to renewal of registration shall renew the registration on or before the date …

If any person pays the aircraft registration fee to the Oregon Department of Aviation with a bank check and the check is returned to the department as uncollectible, the Director of the Oregon Department of Aviation shall charge the person the fee for dishonored checks under ORS …

(1) Upon the purchase of any aircraft registered in accordance with ORS 837.040, title to the certificate of registration assigned thereto shall vest in the purchaser. Within 10 days after the date of: (a) Purchase, the purchaser shall file with the Oregon Department of Aviation …

(1) Any dealer in new or used aircraft, or both, shall apply to the Oregon Department of Aviation for a dealer’s license. Upon such application, the department shall issue an aircraft dealer’s license to the applicant for an annual fee of $250. The dealer’s license shall be in li…

(1) A person commits the offense of prohibited operation of an aircraft if the person operates an aircraft in the air, or on the ground or water: (a) While the person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor, drugs or controlled substances. (b) In a careless or reckless mann…

(1) Unless a permit is granted by the Director of the Oregon Department of Aviation or except in an emergency, no person shall throw or drop any missile or other article or substance from any aircraft in flight, except over ground temporarily or permanently devoted to flying, or …

Except in an emergency, no person shall land aircraft on highways or public parks or other public grounds without permission from the authorities in charge thereof. [Formerly 493.180]

No person shall fly over a government fort or tract of land set aside for military or naval purpose, nor shall any person make any photograph or map of such fort or land from any aircraft without written permission having been obtained from the person in command of the fort or la…

In addition to any other persons permitted to enforce violations, the Director of the Oregon Department of Aviation and any employee specifically designated by the director may issue citations for violations established under ORS 837.990 in the manner provided by ORS chapter 153.…

As used in ORS 837.300 to 837.390 and 837.995: (1) “Aircraft” has the meaning given that term in ORS 836.005. (2) “Law enforcement agency” means an agency that employs peace officers, as defined in ORS 133.005, or that prosecutes offenses. (3) “Public body” has the meaning given …

(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 837.310 to 837.345, a law enforcement agency may not operate an unmanned aircraft system, acquire information through the operation of an unmanned aircraft system or disclose information acquired through the operation of an unmanned aircraf…

(1) A law enforcement agency may operate an unmanned aircraft system, acquire information through the operation of an unmanned aircraft system, or disclose information acquired through the operation of an unmanned aircraft system, if: (a) A warrant is issued authorizing use of an…