Section 822.255 – Chair and vice chair; quorum; meetings.
(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 this section, a majority of the members […]
Section 822.260 – Administrative officer for board; subordinate officers and employees.
(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 Governor. (2) The administrative officer may not be a member of the […]
Section 822.265 – Rulemaking authority; board seal.
(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 c.578 §5] Note: See note under 822.250.
Section 822.270 – State Board of Towing Account.
(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 Assembly. (c) Moneys from any other source. (3) Moneys in […]
Section 822.275 – Administration of oaths; obtaining and taking evidence at board proceedings; failure to obey board subpoena.
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 ORS 822.250 to 822.290 and 822.995. If any person fails to comply with […]
Section 822.280 – Denial, suspension, revocation or refusal of towing business certificate; contested case hearing.
(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 individual related within the third degree as determined by the common law, a spouse, an individual […]
Section 822.285 – Additional powers of board; fees; rules.
(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, in any manner deemed practical or convenient. The price of such […]
Section 822.290 – Denial of participation on Department of State Police tow rotation; contested case hearing.
(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 individual related within the third degree as determined by the common law, a spouse, an individual […]
Section 822.250 – State Board of Towing; membership; terms of office; compensation and expenses.
(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 city in Oregon with a population of 100,000 or […]
Section 822.200 – Operating illegal towing business; exceptions; penalties.
(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 compensation when the vehicle being towed […]