(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 […]
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 department by rule. (2) The person must maintain insurance in […]
(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 under ORS 822.200. (b) The person is entitled to receive special […]
(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 for the purposes described in ORS 822.210 […]
(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 following: (a) Used fraud or deception in securing […]
(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 826.009 or 826.011 are subject to the same requirements, conditions and privileges as other […]
(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 registered tow vehicle if the department determines that the owner or lessee of the vehicle, or […]
(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 of failure to take precautions when obstructing […]
(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 the highway from such vehicle. (2) The […]
(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 and the provisions: (a) Regulate an aspect of a towing […]
(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 fees for recovery and storage […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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.
(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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
