2007 Oregon Code - Chapter 284 :: TITLE 26A
TITLE 26A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 284. Organizations for Economic Development
285A. Economic Development I
285B. Economic Development II
285C. Economic Development III
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Chapter 284
Organizations for Economic Development
2007 EDITION
ORGANIZATIONS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
284.101 Definitions
for ORS 284.101 to 284.146
284.104 Legislative
findings
284.107 Oregon
Tourism Commission; qualifications; confirmation; term; compensation and
expenses; officers; quorum
284.111 Duties
of commission; marketing plan; rules
284.114 Action
on marketing plan
284.118 Commission
exempt from certain financial administration laws; contracts with state
agencies for services; personnel policies and contracting and purchasing
procedures
284.122 Authority
of commission
284.126 Budget
of commission; financial records and statements
284.131 Commission
account; disposition of moneys; exemption from expenditure limitations
284.134 Financial
review by Secretary of State
284.138 Matching
grant program; purposes; amount
284.142 Executive
director of commission
284.146 Maintenance
of tourist information centers
284.300 Definitions
for ORS 284.300 to 284.375
284.305 Oregon
Film and Video Office; status; continuing state obligation to support office
284.315 Film
and Video Board; appointment; qualifications; term; meetings; compensation
284.325 Director
of office; appointment; powers
284.335 Duties
of director; contracts; prior approval by board for certain actions; biennial
report; rules
284.345 Duties
of
284.355 Powers
of
284.365 Collection
and expenditure of moneys; deposit into insured account; adoption of budget
after public hearing; nonapplicability of state expenditure limitation
284.367 Oregon
Production Investment Fund; source of moneys in fund; permissible uses of
moneys
284.368 Reimbursement
from fund; maximum amounts allowable; verification of eligible expenses; rules
284.369 Marketing
284.375 Application
of other laws
(Temporary provisions relating to Greenlight Oregon Labor Rebate are
compiled as notes following ORS 284.375)
GOVERNORS
284.540 Governors
Council on
284.545 Legislative
findings
284.550 Definition
of traded sector
284.555 Economic
Revitalization Team; regulatory efficiency group; membership; purpose; reports
284.560 Duties
of Economic Revitalization Team
284.565 Development
of process for certifying sites ready for industrial or traded sector
development
284.570 Development
of state economic development strategy; advisory committee; rules; focus of
strategy
284.575 Duties
of Department of Transportation related to state economic development strategy
284.577 State
and local cooperation to provide industrial, commercial and retail development
sites; implementation of state economic development strategy; rules
284.580 Role
of local governments in implementation of state economic development strategy
284.585 Assistance
to local governments; site assessment methodology
284.600 Policy;
legislative findings and statement of purpose
284.604 Oregon
Progress Board; members; terms; compensation
284.608 Additional
nonvoting members of board; advisory functions; payment of expenses
284.612 Officers;
quorum; meetings; staff
284.615 Strategy
for
284.618 Board
recommendation of statutory and policy changes; local assistance
284.622 Goals
to measure progress; review and adoption; revision
284.625 Evaluation
of sustainability goals; biennial report; contents
284.628 Biennial
report; contents
284.701 Definitions
284.706 Oregon
Innovation Council; members; rules; compensation and expenses
284.711 Duties
284.715 State
plan for innovation and economic competitiveness
284.720
284.725
284.730 Oregon
Commercialized Research Fund Advisory Council; duties
284.735 Grants
and loans to emerging businesses; rules
284.740 Oregon
Innovation Council research center
284.010 [1987 c.115 §2; 1991 c.11 §6; 1991 c.705 §1; renumbered 285.630 in
1991]
284.015 [1987 c.115 §3; 1991 c.705 §2; renumbered
285.633 in 1991]
284.020
[1987 c.115 §4; 1991 c.705 §3;
1991 c.878 §4; renumbered 285.635 in 1991]
284.025 [1987 c.115 §5; 1991 c.705 §4; renumbered
285.637 in 1991]
284.030 [1987 c.115 §6; 1989 c.547 §3; 1991 c.705 §5;
renumbered 285.640 in 1991]
284.035 [1987 c.115 §7; 1991 c.705 §6; renumbered
285.643 in 1991]
284.040 [1987 c.115 §8; 1991 c.705 §7; renumbered
285.645 in 1991]
284.045 [1987 c.115 §9; renumbered 285.647 in 1991]
284.050 [1987 c.506 §24; 1989 c.966 §16; 1991 c.705 §8;
renumbered 285.650 in 1991]
284.055 [1987 c.506 §25; 1989 c.638 §§1, 2; 1989
c.966 §17; 1991 c.461 §93; 1991 c.878 §5; renumbered 285.653 in 1991]
284.060 [1987 c.115 §1; renumbered 285.655 in 1991]
284.075 [1987 c.677 §2; renumbered 285.263 in 1991]
284.080 [1987 c.677 §3; renumbered 285.265 in 1991]
284.085 [1987 c.677 §§4, 7; 1989 c.908 §59;
renumbered 285.267 in 1991]
284.090 [1987 c.677 §5; renumbered 285.270 in 1991]
284.095 [1987 c.677 §8; renumbered 285.273 in 1991]
284.100 [1987 c.677 §1; renumbered 285.275 in 1991]
284.101
Definitions for ORS 284.101 to 284.146. As used in ORS 284.101 to 284.146, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) Commission means the Oregon Tourism
Commission.
(2) Executive director means the
executive director of the Oregon Tourism Commission. [Formerly 285A.255]
284.104
Legislative findings. The
Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:
(1) Travel and recreation industries are
important to the State of
(2) Tourist facilities and attractions
serve the recreational and cultural needs of both visitors and residents.
(3) It is in the public interest to
encourage the orderly growth and development of nonpolluting, labor-intensive
industries such as tourism within the state.
(4) The travel and recreation industries
have become increasingly important to the economic growth of the state and will
become more important in the future because of increased leisure time and
declining employment opportunities in other traditional
(5) State involvement in tourism,
recreational and cultural activities needs to be better coordinated to respond
effectively to state interests and, where appropriate, to meet the needs of
local governments and the private sector.
(6) There is a need to encourage
communication, partnership and cooperation between the public and private
sectors of the industry to promote orderly growth and implementation of
statewide objectives.
(7) It is desirable that there be an
agency in state government to act in matters pertaining to public relations.
(8) It is in the public interest to
promote quality, integrity and reliability in all tourism and tourism related
services and in information offered to visitors to the State of
(9) Oregonians want to preserve the
historical and cultural foundations of the state as a living part of community
life and development and to insure future generations and visitors the
opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the rich heritage of
(10) Planning and promotion of tourism and
recreation should be compatible with other state interests in energy
development and conservation, environmental protection, transportation and the
judicious use of natural resources.
(11) It is in the best interest of the
nation and the tourism and recreation industries to proceed in an orderly
fashion toward the development of a promotional program for advancing and
enhancing tourism in the state. [Formerly 285A.258]
284.107
(2) In appointing members of the
commission under subsection (1) of this section, the Governor shall:
(a) Appoint members representing the states
various regions and areas of tourism activity.
(b) Appoint three members drawn from
travel agencies, tour operators, private transportation, restaurants or
businesses or organizations engaged in tourism promotion for cities or
counties, cultural attractions, historic attractions, ski facilities or related
recreational industries. At least 30 days prior to the expiration of the term
of a member appointed under this paragraph, the Tourism Industry Council of
Oregon may recommend to the Governor one or more tourism industry
representatives for the Governors consideration in filling the vacancy.
(c) Appoint at least one member to
represent the public at large.
(d) Appoint five members drawn from the
lodging industry. For purposes of this paragraph, the lodging industry consists
of hotels, motels, resorts, bed and breakfast facilities, inns, recreational
vehicle parks, campgrounds and guest ranches. At least 30 days prior to the
expiration of the term of a member appointed under this paragraph, a statewide
organization representing the lodging industry may recommend to the Governor
one or more lodging industry representatives for the Governors consideration
in filling the vacancy.
(3) A member of the commission shall be
appointed for a term of four years that begins on July 1. A member shall hold
office for the term of the appointment and after the end of the term until a
successor is appointed and qualified. Before the expiration of the term of a
member, the Governor shall strive to appoint a successor. A member is eligible
for one reappointment except that a member appointed to fill a vacancy for a
partial term may be reappointed to fill a total of two full terms in addition
to the partial term. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall
make an appointment to become effective immediately for the unexpired term.
(4) A member of the commission is entitled
to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495.
(5) The commission shall select one of its
members to chair the commission and shall select another member to serve as
vice chair, for such terms and with duties and powers necessary to perform the
functions of the offices as the commission determines.
(6) A majority of the members of the
commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(7) The Governor may remove a member of
the commission for cause as provided in ORS 182.010 or 236.010. [Formerly
285A.261]
284.110 [1985 c.807 §3; 1987 c.769 §1; repealed by
1989 c.1015 §24]
284.111
Duties of commission; marketing plan; rules. The Oregon Tourism Commission shall perform the following duties:
(1) Serve as a body to advise governmental
bodies and agencies and private persons on the development and implementation
of state policies and programs relating to tourism and recreation and to assist
in the coordination of these activities.
(2) Advise the Governor and direct the
executive director of the commission on all matters pertaining to tourism.
(3) Prepare, approve and periodically
revise and submit to the Governor, the Director of the Economic and Community
Development Department and tourism industry associations a recommended
comprehensive marketing plan for review by the Governor, the Director of the
Economic and Community Development Department and the tourism industry
associations. The comprehensive marketing plan shall be directed toward the
accomplishment of at least the following purposes:
(a) Maximizing the return on public and
private investment in tourism.
(b) Encouraging longer stays by visitors
to
(c) Reducing seasonal fluctuations in
travel and tourist related industries.
(d) Encouraging visitors to be destination
oriented in this state by targeting high-yield visitor segments that may
include cultural tourism, agri-tourism, nature-based tourism or sports and
adventure tourism.
(e) Encouraging visitors from foreign
countries to come to
(f) Encouraging Oregonians to vacation in
(4) Develop a biennial budget for all
operations of the commission and submit the budget to the Governor.
(5) Seek and receive the views of all
levels of government and the private sector with respect to state programs and
policies for the promotion and assistance of tourism.
(6) Prepare and adopt administrative rules
necessary for the operation of the programs of the commission.
(7) Cooperate with educational institutions
of the state in the development of educational programs preparing persons for
supporting and leadership positions critical to the development of an
economically strong and socially beneficial tourism industry in
(8) Cooperate with and provide expertise
for communities and tourism marketing associations in the development and
promotion of their tourism attractions and businesses.
(9) Implement the comprehensive marketing
plan described in subsection (3) of this section and promote tourism in the State
of
284.114
Action on marketing plan.
Upon receipt of a comprehensive marketing plan prepared or revised by the
Oregon Tourism Commission under ORS 284.111, the Governor, the Director of the
Economic and Community Development Department and tourism industry associations
may review the plan. If the Governor, the director or an industry association
has any disagreement with the plan or if the Governor, director or an industry
association desires anything included in the plan that is not in the plan when
submitted, the Governor, director or industry association may submit
recommendations for revision by the commission. [Formerly 285A.267]
284.115 [1989 c.1015 §2; renumbered 285.570 in 1991]
284.118
Commission exempt from certain financial administration laws; contracts with
state agencies for services; personnel policies and contracting and purchasing
procedures. (1) Except as
provided in subsection (2) of this section, the provisions of ORS 200.035 and
279.835 to 279.855 and ORS chapters 240, 276, 279A, 279B, 279C, 282, 283, 291,
292 and 293 do not apply to the Oregon Tourism Commission. The commission is
subject to all other statutes governing a state agency that do not conflict
with ORS 284.101 to 284.146, including the tort liability provisions of ORS
30.260 to 30.300 and the provisions of ORS chapter 183. The employees of the
commission are included within the Public Employees Retirement System.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this
section, the following provisions apply to the commission:
(a) ORS 279A.250 to 279A.290;
(b) ORS 292.495; and
(c) ORS 293.235, 293.240, 293.245,
293.250, 293.611, 293.625 and 293.630.
(3) In carrying out the duties, functions
and powers of the commission, the commission may contract with any state agency
for the performance of duties, functions and powers as the commission considers
appropriate. A state agency may not charge the commission an amount that
exceeds the actual cost of those services. ORS 284.101 to 284.146 do not require
a state agency to provide services to the commission other than pursuant to a
voluntary interagency agreement or contract.
(4) The commission shall adopt personnel
policies and contracting and purchasing procedures. The Oregon Department of
Administrative Services shall review those policies and procedures for
compliance with applicable state and federal laws and collective bargaining
contracts.
(5) Except as otherwise provided by law,
members and employees of the commission are eligible to receive the same
benefits as state employees and are entitled to retain their State of Oregon
hire dates, transfer rights and job bidding rights, all without loss of
seniority, and to the direct transfer of all accumulated state agency leaves. [Formerly
285A.269]
284.120 [1985 c.807 §13c; 1987 c.769 §2; repealed by
1989 c.1015 §24]
284.122
Authority of commission. To
carry out the duties and purposes of the Oregon Tourism Commission, and in
addition to other powers granted to the commission under ORS 284.101 to 284.146
or other law, the commission may:
(1) Make contracts and execute all
instruments necessary or convenient for carrying out the duties of the
commission;
(2) Acquire, own, hold, transfer, encumber
or dispose of property of any kind, or any interest in that property;
(3) Enter into agreements or other
transactions involving tourism with any federal, state, county or municipal
agency or with any person or other entity;
(4) Appoint officers, consultants, agents
or advisors, and prescribe their duties;
(5) Appear before boards, commissions,
departments or other agencies of municipal or county governments, the state
government or the federal government;
(6) Procure insurance against any losses
incurred in connection with property of the commission in the amounts and from
the insurers as the commission determines is necessary or desirable;
(7) Accept donations, grants, bequests or
devises, conditional or otherwise, of money, property, services or other items
of value, including any interest or earnings thereon, that may be received from
the federal government or any agency of the federal government, any state or
municipal government agency, or any institution or person, public or private,
to be held, used or applied for any purpose of the commission, in accordance
with the terms of the donation, grant, bequest or devise;
(8) Organize, conduct, sponsor, cooperate
with or assist the private sector or other state agencies in the conduct of
conferences and tours related to
(9) Provide and pay for advisory services
and technical assistance that may be necessary or desirable to carry out the
duties and purposes of the commission;
(10) Exercise any other powers necessary
or desirable for the operation and functioning of the commission that is consistent
with the purposes of the commission;
(11) Charge for products or services
provided and receive revenue from any source to be used for the purposes of the
commission;
(12) Enter into agreements and cooperate
with political subdivisions of this state, state agencies, other states, the
federal government, governments of foreign countries or private individuals,
corporations or other persons in the publication or distribution of information
relating to tourism, recreational activities and tourism facilities, or other
information or materials of interest or service to the traveling public or
relating to developing or promoting tourism in this state; and
(13) Accept or provide travel, lodging,
meals, entertainment, meetings and other services from or to public or private
entities or persons in order to carry out the duties of the commission. [Formerly
285A.271]
284.125 [1989 c.1015 §3; renumbered 285.573 in 1991]
284.126
Budget of commission; financial records and statements. (1) The Oregon Tourism Commission shall
adopt budgets on a biennial basis using classifications of expenditures and
revenue required by ORS 291.206 (1). That portion of the budget that is funded
by appropriations from the General Fund or by allocations of lottery funds is
subject to review and approval by the Legislative Assembly and to future
modification by the Emergency Board or the Legislative Assembly. The remainder
of the budget is subject to review and recommendation by the Legislative
Assembly.
(2) The commission shall adopt or modify a
budget only after a public hearing on the budget. At least 15 days prior to a
public hearing, the commission shall give notice of the hearing to all persons
known to be interested in the proceedings of the commission and to any person
who has requested a notice.
(3) The commission shall follow generally
accepted accounting principles and keep such financial and statistical
information as is necessary to completely and accurately disclose the financial
condition and financial operations of the commission as may be required by the
Secretary of State.
(4) The commission shall prepare an annual
financial statement of commission revenues and expenses and shall make the
statement available for public review. [Formerly 285A.272]
284.130 [1985 c.807 §2; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]
284.131
Commission account; disposition of moneys; exemption from expenditure
limitations. (1) All moneys
collected, received by or appropriated to the Oregon Tourism Commission must be
deposited into an account established by the commission in a depository bank
insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. In a manner consistent
with the requirements of ORS chapter 295, the chair of the commission shall
ensure that sufficient collateral secures any amount of funds on deposit that
exceeds the limits of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporations coverage.
(2) Subject to the approval of the chair,
the commission may invest moneys collected or received by the commission.
Investments made by the commission must be limited to investments described in
ORS 294.035 (3)(a) to (i).
(3) Interest earned on any moneys invested
under subsection (2) of this section must be made available to the commission
in a manner consistent with the biennial budget of the commission.
(4) The commission shall spend state
transient lodging tax moneys appropriated to the commission under ORS 320.335
as follows:
(a) At least 80 percent must be used to
fund state tourism marketing programs.
(b) As much as 15 percent must be used to
implement a regional cooperative tourism marketing program that:
(A) Requires fund allocations to focus on
creating new business from out-of-state and international markets;
(B) Utilizes a regional allocation formula
that distributes revenue to regions, the boundaries of which are established by
the commission, in proportion to the amount of transient lodging tax revenues
collected in each region;
(C) Distributes revenue to recipients that
are selected by the commission as organizations able to conduct tourism-related
marketing for each region;
(D) Requires advertising, publications,
CD-ROMs, websites, videos and other tourism promotion materials funded through
the regional cooperative tourism marketing program to carry the Oregon Tourism
Commission logo and marketing tag line; and
(E) Encourages funding recipients to
incorporate design elements from commission advertising and promotional
campaigns, such as fonts, images and other design elements.
(5) All moneys in the account that are not
state transient lodging tax revenues are continuously appropriated to the
commission for the purposes of carrying out the functions of the commission.
(6) All expenditures from the account are
exempt from any state expenditure limitation. [Formerly 285A.274]
284.134
Financial review by Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall enter into agreements with the Oregon
Tourism Commission to set an appropriate financial review schedule for the
commission. In lieu of conducting a financial review, the Secretary of State
may elect to contract for the financial review with, or accept a financial
review conducted by, an independent certified public accountant. [Formerly
285A.277]
284.135 [1989 c.1015 §4; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]
284.138
Matching grant program; purposes; amount. (1) The Oregon Tourism Commission shall administer a biennial matching
grants program when the Legislative Assembly appropriates moneys therefor. The
purpose of the matching grants program is to help develop and improve the
economies of communities throughout
(2) The commission shall establish the
maximum grant amount in the applicant guidelines prepared for the matching
grants program in each biennium. No more than 50 percent of the total cost of a
project may be paid for with moneys from the program. An applicant must show a
minimum one-to-one match from private or public sources other than Economic and
Community Development Department or commission programs. The applicant must
also show a cash match of at least 50 percent of the amount requested under the
matching grants program. [Formerly 285A.279]
284.140 [1985 c.807 §4; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]
284.142
Executive director of commission. (1) The Oregon Tourism Commission shall appoint an executive director.
The appointment shall be subject to the approval of the Governor. The executive
director shall serve at the pleasure of the members of the commission.
(2) The commission shall set the
compensation of the executive director.
(3) The executive director shall direct
all administrative functions of the commission. The executive director may
appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the commission and may
prescribe their duties and set their compensation.
(4) Except as provided in subsection (5)
of this section, the commission may delegate to the executive director any
duty, function or power conferred or imposed on the commission and the
executive director may delegate to any subordinate officer or employee of the
commission any duty, function or power conferred, imposed on or delegated to
the executive director.
(5) The commission may not delegate to the
executive director the power to:
(a) Approve the comprehensive marketing
plan described in ORS 284.111;
(b) Approve the biennial budget required
under ORS 284.126; or
(c) Appoint and set the compensation of
the executive director under ORS 284.142. [Formerly 285A.282]
284.145 [1989 c.1015 §5; renumbered 285.575 in 1991]
284.146
Maintenance of tourist information centers. The Oregon Tourism Commission shall establish and maintain official
tourist information centers near the principal entrance points into the state,
and at other locations it considers appropriate, to be used to provide
information to the public about public accommodations, transportation,
commercial services for the traveling public, campgrounds, parks, recreational
areas and points of interest. The commission may contract for the construction,
maintenance and operation of such tourist information centers. [Formerly
285A.288]
284.150 [1985 c.807 §5; 1987 c.769 §3; repealed by
1989 c.1015 §24]
284.155 [1989 c.1015 §6; renumbered 285.577 in 1991]
284.160 [1985 c.807 §6; 1987 c.769 §4; repealed by
1989 c.1015 §24]
284.165 [1989 c.1015 §7; renumbered 285.580 in 1991]
284.170 [1985 c.807 §7; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]
284.175 [1989 c.1015 §8; renumbered 285.583 in 1991]
284.180 [1985 c.807 §8; 1987 c.769 §5; 1989 c.171 §37;
repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]
284.185 [1989 c.1015 §9; renumbered 285.585 in 1991]
284.190 [1985 c.807 §15; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]
284.195 [1989 c.1015 §10; renumbered 285.587 in
1991]
284.200 [1985 c.807 §9; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]
284.205 [1989 c.1015 §11; 1991 c.11 §7; renumbered 285.590
in 1991]
284.210 [1985 c.807 §§13, 14; 1987 c.769 §§6, 16;
repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]
284.215 [1989 c.1015 §12; 1991 c.11 §8; renumbered
285.593 in 1991]
284.220 [1985 c.807 §§10, 11; 1987 c.769 §7; 1989
c.224 §48; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]
284.225 [1989 c.1015 §13; 1991 c.11 §9; renumbered
285.595 in 1991]
284.230 [1985 c.807 §12; 1987 c.769 §8; repealed by
1989 c.1015 §24]
284.235 [1989 c.1015 §14; 1991 c.459 §1; renumbered
285.597 in 1991]
284.240 [1985 c.807 §13a; 1987 c.769 §9; repealed by
1989 c.1015 §24]
284.245 [1989 c.1015 §15; 1991 c.415 §1; renumbered
285.600 in 1991]
284.250 [1985 c.807 §13b; 1987 c.769 §10; repealed
by 1989 c.1015 §24]
284.254 [1989 c.1015 §16; renumbered 285.603 in
1991]
284.255 [1987 c.769 §§12, 13; 1989 c.908 §60;
repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]
284.259 [1989 c.1015 §17; renumbered 285.605 in
1991]
284.260 [1985 c.807 §1; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]
284.263 [1989 c.1015 §18; 1991 c.459 §2; renumbered
285.607 in 1991]
284.265 [1989 c.1015 §18a; 1991 c.11 §10; renumbered
285.610 in 1991]
284.270 [1989 c.1015 §19; 1991 c.11 §11; renumbered
285.613 in 1991]
284.275 [1989 c.1015 §20; 1991 c.11 §12; 1991 c.459 §3;
renumbered 285.615 in 1991]
284.280 [1989 c.1051 §21; 1991 c.11 §13; 1991 c.415 §2;
1991 c.459 §4; renumbered 285.617 in 1991]
284.285 [1989 c.1015 §1; renumbered 285.620 in 1991]
284.300
Definitions for ORS 284.300 to 284.375. As used in ORS 284.300 to 284.375, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) Board means the Film and Video
Board.
(2) Office means the Oregon Film and
Video Office created by ORS 284.305 (1). [1995 c.242 §1]
284.305
(2) Subject to legislative appropriations,
the State of
284.310 [1985 c.776 §2; 1987 c.757 §1; 1989 c.537 §1;
1989 c.547 §4; 1989 c.833 §79; 1991 c.11 §14; 1991 c.687 §1; renumbered 285.700
in 1991]
284.315
Film and Video Board; appointment; qualifications; term; meetings;
compensation. (1) The Oregon
Film and Video Office shall be governed by the Film and Video Board.
(2) The Film and Video Board shall consist
of five members appointed by the Governor.
(3) The five members shall be appointed as
follows:
(a) Two members shall be appointed from
professional filmmakers, videographers or production and support service firms.
(b) Two members shall be from the private
financial sector and shall have experience in high-risk venture investments,
either with start-up companies or in commercial banking.
(c) One member shall be appointed from a
group or firm representing emerging media technologies.
(4) A member of the board shall be
appointed for a term of four years that begins on July 1. A member shall hold
office for the term of the appointment and until a successor is
appointed. However, a member may be removed from the board at the pleasure
of the Governor. A member is eligible for reappointment.
(5) Upon expiration of the term of a
member of the board, a successor shall be appointed for a term of four years.
In case of a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall appoint an individual to
serve the unexpired term of the member to be replaced.
(6) The board shall annually select one of
its members to chair the board with those duties and powers that the board
determines are necessary to perform the functions of the office.
(7) A majority of the members of the board
constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(8) The board shall meet at least once in
each calendar quarter at a time and place to be determined by the chairperson
of the board. All meetings of the board shall be held in
(9) Members of the board are entitled to
expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (2). [1995 c.242 §3; 1997 c.632 §5]
284.320 [1985 c.776 §1; 1987 c.757 §2; renumbered
285.703 in 1991]
284.325
Director of office; appointment; powers. The Oregon Film and Video Office shall be under the administrative
control of a director, who is appointed by and who holds office at the pleasure
of the Film and Video Board. The board shall set the compensation of the
director. The director of the office may appoint all subordinate officers and
employees of the office and may prescribe their duties and fix their
compensation. The director of the office may delegate to any subordinate
officer or employee any administrative duty, function or power imposed upon the
office by law. [1995 c.242 §5]
284.330 [1985 c.776 §2a; 1987 c.757 §3; renumbered
285.705 in 1991]
284.335
Duties of director; contracts; prior approval by board for certain actions;
biennial report; rules. (1)
Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, when carrying out the
duties, functions and powers of the Oregon Film and Video Office, the director
of the office may contract with any state agency for the performance of such
duties, functions and powers that the director considers appropriate.
(2) The director of the office shall not,
without the prior approval of the Film and Video Board:
(a) Award any contract for goods or
professional services in excess of $25,000;
(b) Authorize any expenditure of moneys in
excess of $25,000;
(c) Sell or otherwise dispose of real or
personal property valued in excess of $25,000;
(d) Commence a civil legal action or
proceeding;
(e) Sell, transfer and convey property to
a buyer or lease property to a tenant;
(f) Borrow money and give guarantees;
(g) Finance, conduct or cooperate in the
financing of facilities and projects to assist the film, video and emerging
media industries; or
(h) In accordance with ORS chapter 183,
adopt rules necessary for the administration of laws that the office is charged
with administering.
(3) The Film and Video Board shall approve
the lease of property to a tenant only when the sale, transfer or conveyance of
the property cannot be effected with reasonable promptness or at a reasonable
price.
(4) The Film and Video Board shall not
allow the director to borrow money or give guarantees under subsection (2)(f)
of this section unless the indebtedness or other obligations of the office are
payable solely out of its own resources and do not constitute a pledge of the
full faith and credit of the State of Oregon or any of the revenues of this state.
(5) The office shall file with the
Governor and the Legislative Assembly a biennial report of the activities and
operations of the office. The report shall include a full and complete
reporting of the financial activities and transactions of the office during the
biennium, including at least the information required under ORS 284.365 (5). [1995
c.242 §9]
284.340 [1985 c.776 §4; 1987 c.757 §4; 1991 c.878 §6;
renumbered 285.707 in 1991]
284.345
Duties of
(1) Assist in the development of
(2) Act as the primary liaison and contact
on behalf of the State of Oregon for film or video production companies and
personnel operating in this state.
(3) Provide assistance to:
(a) Out-of-state production companies;
(b) Location managers and scouts;
(c) Film and video production personnel on
location in this state when dealing with local jurisdictions and state and
federal agencies;
(d) The general public regarding film and
video productions; and
(e) Local communities in attracting film
and video productions.
(4) Coordinate with affected state and
federal agencies to permit filming.
(5) Market and promote
(6) Promote the film and video industry in
(a) Developing a skilled workforce;
(b) Developing and managing production
facilities and other related infrastructure;
(c) Educating the business, financial and
political communities in this state concerning the positive economic and
promotional effects of these industries; and
(d) Promoting investment in the film and
video industry, including facilitating joint ventures and partnerships in the
industry.
(7) Maintain the confidential nature of
the negotiations it conducts as requested by persons doing business with the
office. [1995 c.242 §6]
284.350 [1985 c.776 §2b; repealed by 1987 c.757 §16]
284.355
Powers of
(1) Make contracts and execute all
instruments necessary or convenient for carrying out the duties of the office;
(2) Acquire, own, hold, dispose of and
encumber real or personal property of any kind, or any interest in that
property;
(3) Enter into agreements or other
transactions involving the film, video and emerging interactive multimedia
industries with any federal, state, county or municipal agency or with any
person or other entity;
(4) Acquire real property or an interest
in real property, by purchase or foreclosure, when the acquisition is necessary
or appropriate to promote the film, video and emerging interactive multimedia
industries;
(5) Appoint officers, consultants, agents
and advisers, and prescribe their duties;
(6) Appear in its own behalf before
boards, commissions, departments or other agencies of municipal or county
governments, the state government or the federal government;
(7) Procure insurance against any losses
in connection with its properties in such amounts and from such insurers as may
be necessary or desirable;
(8) Accept any and all donations, grants,
bequests and devises, conditional or otherwise, of money, property, services or
other things of value, including any interest or earnings thereon, that may be
received from the United States or any agency thereof, any governmental agency
or any institution or person, public or private, to be held, used or applied
for any or all of the purposes specified in ORS 284.345, in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the grant;
(9) Organize, conduct, sponsor, cooperate
with and assist the private sector and other state agencies in the conduct of
conferences and tours relating to the film, video and emerging interactive
multimedia industries;
(10) Provide and pay for advisory services
and technical assistance that may be necessary or desirable to carry out the
purposes of ORS 284.345;
(11) Exercise any other powers necessary
for the operation and functioning of the office within the purposes authorized
by ORS 284.345;
(12) In order to accomplish the purposes
of ORS 284.300 to 284.355, expend moneys duly budgeted to pay the travel and
various other expenses of film or video production company personnel;
(13) Charge for and receive income or
revenue from any source to be used for the purposes authorized by ORS 284.345;
and
(14) Charge fees reasonably calculated to
cover the costs incurred by the office when providing services under ORS
284.300 to 284.355. [1995 c.242 §8]
284.360 [1985 c.776 §5; 1987 c.168 §7; renumbered
285.710 in 1991]
284.365
Collection and expenditure of moneys; deposit into insured account; adoption of
budget after public hearing; nonapplicability of state expenditure limitation. (1) All moneys collected, received or
appropriated to the Oregon Film and Video Office shall be deposited in an
account established in a depository insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
or the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. In a manner consistent with
the requirements of ORS 295.001 to 295.108, the chairperson of the Film and
Video Board shall insure that sufficient collateral secures any amount of funds
on deposit that exceeds the limits of the coverage of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.
Subject to approval by the chairperson, the board may invest moneys collected
or received by the office. Investments made by the board are limited to the
types of investments listed in ORS 294.035 (3)(a) to (i). Interest earned from
any amounts invested must be made available to the office in a manner
consistent with the biennial budget approved by the board.
(2) Subject to the approval of the
director of the office, all necessary expenses of the office and the board must
be paid from the moneys collected, appropriated or earned by the office.
(3) The office shall adopt a budget on a
biennial basis using the classifications of expenditures and revenues required
by ORS 291.206 (1). The budget is not subject to review and approval by the
Legislative Assembly or to modification by the Emergency Board or the
Legislative Assembly. However, the budget must be included in the biennial
report required by ORS 284.335 (5).
(4) The board shall adopt a budget only
after holding a public hearing on the proposed budget. At least 15 days prior
to any public hearing on the proposed budget, the board shall give notice of
the hearing to all persons known to be interested in the proceedings of the
board and to any person who requests notice.
(5) All expenditures from the account
established for the office under subsection (1) of this section are exempt from
any state expenditure limitation. The office shall follow generally accepted
accounting principles and keep such financial and statistical information that
is necessary to completely and accurately disclose the financial condition and
financial operations of the office as may be required by the Secretary of
State.
(6) As used in this section, depository
has the meaning given that term in ORS 295.001. [1995 c.242 §10; 2003 c.405 §4;
2005 c.443 §19; 2007 c.871 §26]
Note: The amendments to 284.365 by section 26, chapter 871, Oregon Laws 2007,
become operative July 1, 2008, and apply to all public funds on deposit on or
after July 1, 2008. See sections 36 and 37, chapter 871, Oregon Laws 2007, as
amended by sections 39 and 40, chapter 871, Oregon Laws 2007. The text that is
operative until July 1, 2008, is set forth for the users convenience.
284.365. (1) All moneys collected, received or
appropriated to the Oregon Film and Video Office shall be deposited in an
account established in a depository bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation or the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. In a manner
consistent with the requirements of ORS chapter 295, the chairperson of the
Film and Video Board shall insure that sufficient collateral secures any amount
of funds on deposit that exceeds the limits of the coverage of the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Share Insurance
Fund. Subject to approval by the chairperson, the board may invest moneys
collected or received by the office. Investments made by the board are limited
to the types of investments listed in ORS 294.035 (3)(a) to (i). Interest
earned from any amounts invested must be made available to the office in a
manner consistent with the biennial budget approved by the board.
(2) Subject to the approval of the
director of the office, all necessary expenses of the office and the board must
be paid from the moneys collected, appropriated or earned by the office.
(3) The office shall adopt a budget on a
biennial basis using the classifications of expenditures and revenues required
by ORS 291.206 (1). The budget is not subject to review and approval by the
Legislative Assembly or to modification by the Emergency Board or the
Legislative Assembly. However, the budget must be included in the biennial
report required by ORS 284.335 (5).
(4) The board shall adopt a budget only
after holding a public hearing on the proposed budget. At least 15 days prior
to any public hearing on the proposed budget, the board shall give notice of
the hearing to all persons known to be interested in the proceedings of the
board and to any person who requests notice.
(5) All expenditures from the account
established for the office under subsection (1) of this section are exempt from
any state expenditure limitation. The office shall follow generally accepted
accounting principles and keep such financial and statistical information that
is necessary to completely and accurately disclose the financial condition and
financial operations of the office as may be required by the Secretary of
State.
(6) As used in this section, depository
bank has the meaning given that term in ORS 295.001.
284.367
(2) Moneys in the Oregon Production
Investment Fund shall consist of:
(a) Amounts donated to the fund;
(b) Amounts appropriated or otherwise
transferred to the fund by the Legislative Assembly;
(c) Other amounts deposited in the fund
from any source; and
(d) Interest earned by the fund.
(3) All moneys in the fund are continuously
appropriated to the Economic and Community Development Department for the
purposes of making:
(a) Reimbursements authorized under ORS
284.368;
(b) Payments to a tax credit marketer for
marketing services provided by the marketer as described in ORS 284.369; and
(c) Refunds described in ORS 315.514 (6).
(4) Expenditures from the fund are not
subject to ORS 291.232 to 291.260. [2003 c.736 §79]
284.368
Reimbursement from fund; maximum amounts allowable; verification of eligible
expenses; rules. (1) As used
in this section:
(a) Actual expenses means the costs paid
in Oregon for principal photography, production or postproduction in Oregon of
a film, including but not limited to the purchase or rental cost of equipment,
food, lodging, real property and permits and payments made for salaries, wages
and benefits for work in Oregon.
(b) Film means a television movie or one
or more episodes of a single television series, or a movie produced for release
to theaters, video or the Internet. Film does not include the production of a
commercial or one or more segments of a newscast or sporting event.
(2)(a) The Economic and Community
Development Department may reimburse a bona fide television or film production
company for a portion of the actual expenses paid in
(b) Maximum reimbursement for a single
film or television series shall be the total of:
(A) 10 percent of payments made for
employee salaries, wages and benefits for work done in
(B) 20 percent of all other actual
expenses paid in
(c) In order to qualify for reimbursement
under this section, total actual expenses paid for the film must equal or
exceed $750,000.
(d) Reimbursement under this section shall
be made from moneys credited to or deposited in the Oregon Production
Investment Fund during the biennium in which the actual expenses were paid or
any prior biennium. A reimbursement may not be made to the extent funds are not
available in the fund to make the reimbursement.
(3)(a) Total actual expenses supporting a
claim for reimbursement under this section must be verified by the Oregon Film
and Video Office. The production company must submit to the office proof of the
actual expenses paid in
(b) The office may charge the production
company for costs reasonably incurred to verify the actual expenses, including
but not limited to the cost for a review or audit of the supporting
documentation by an accountant or auditor. The office may require the
department to deduct the costs incurred by the office in performing its review
or audit from any reimbursement made to the production company under this
section.
(c) The office may adopt rules that
establish a procedure for the submission and verification of actual expenses. [2003
c.736 §80; 2007 c.815 §1]
Note: Section 2, chapter 815, Oregon Laws 2007,
provides:
Sec.
2. The amendments to ORS
284.368 by section 1 of this 2007 Act apply to films starting principal
photography on or after January 1, 2007. [2007 c.815 §2]
284.369
Marketing. The Oregon Film
and Video Office may hire or contract with a marketer to market the tax credits
described in ORS 315.514 to taxpayers. [2003 c.736 §81]
284.370 [1985 c.776 §6; 1987 c.168 §8; renumbered
285.713 in 1991]
284.375
Application of other laws.
(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, ORS 279.835 to 279.855 and ORS
chapters 240, 276, 279A, 279B, 279C, 282, 283, 291, 292 and 293 do not apply to
the Oregon Film and Video Office.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this
section, ORS 279A.100, 279A.250 to 279A.290, 282.210 to 282.230, 293.235,
293.240, 293.245, 293.260, 293.262, 293.611, 293.625 and 293.630 apply to the
Oregon Film and Video Office. [1995 c.242 §7; 2003 c.794 §234]
Note: Sections 1, 1a and 2, chapter 559, Oregon
Laws 2005, provide:
Sec.
1. Labor rebate for qualifying film production; requirements; certification of
eligibility; rebate process; rules. (1) As used in this section:
(a) Actual expenses means the costs paid
in Oregon for principal photography, production or postproduction in Oregon of
a qualifying film production, including but not limited to the purchase or
rental cost of equipment, food, lodging, real property and permits and payments
made for salaries, wages and benefits for work in Oregon.
(b) Commercial means a moving image
production created to advertise a product or service.
(c) Qualifying compensation means wages
paid by an employer to an employee for services performed in
(d)(A) Qualifying film production means
a production that occurs primarily in
(i) One or more commercials;
(ii) One or more episodes of a television
show; or
(iii) A movie to be released in theaters,
on video, on television, over the Internet or over any other distribution
channel.
(B) Qualifying film production does not
include the production of one or more segments of a newscast or sporting event.
(2) The Oregon Film and Video Office shall
pay a labor rebate to any person engaged in a qualifying film production for
qualifying compensation paid by the person, if:
(a) The person has been certified by the
office as eligible for a labor rebate;
(b) The person has made withholding
payments under section 4 of this 2005 Act [316.220]; and
(c) The office has verified the actual
expenses that support a claim for a labor rebate under this section and those
expenses exceed $1 million.
(3) The amount of the labor rebate for a
qualifying film production shall equal the amount withheld under section 4 of
this 2005 Act with respect to the qualifying film production and deposited in
the Greenlight Oregon Labor Rebate Fund established in section 2 of this 2005
Act, less the expenses described in subsection (5)(b) of this section.
(4)(a) A person seeking a labor rebate
under this section shall apply to the office for certification.
(b) The office shall certify a person
intending to engage in a qualifying film production as eligible for a labor
rebate under this section if it is reasonably likely that the person will incur
actual expenses of at least $1 million that are related to a qualifying film
production and:
(A) If the qualifying film production
consists of one or more episodes of a television series, the actual expenses
are associated with production that comprises no more than a single season of
episodes;
(B) If the qualifying film production
consists of one or more commercials, the actual expenses are to be incurred
within a single year; or
(C) If the qualifying film production
consists of a movie or other film production not described in subparagraph (A)
or (B) of this paragraph, the actual expenses are associated with that movie or
other film production.
(c) If the office decides to certify an
applicant, the office shall send a written certificate to the applicant and a
copy of the certificate to the Department of Revenue.
(5)(a) Upon completion of the qualifying
film production for which a certificate was issued under subsection (4) of this
section, the office shall verify the actual expenses supporting a claim for a
labor rebate under this section. The certificate holder shall submit to the
office proof of the actual expenses paid in
(b) The office may deduct from the amount
of the labor rebate costs reasonably incurred to verify the actual expenses,
including but not limited to the cost for a review or audit of the supporting
documentation by an accountant or auditor.
(c) The office may adopt rules that establish
procedures for the submission of proof of and verification of actual expenses
and the payment of rebates.
(6)(a) Following verification of actual
expenses by the office, the office shall pay a labor rebate to the certificate
holder in the amount determined under subsection (3) of this section.
(b) If the office is unable to verify that
actual expenses of the certificate holder are at least $1 million for the
qualifying film production for which the certificate was issued, the office may
not pay a labor rebate to the certificate holder. Moneys in the Greenlight
Oregon Labor Rebate Fund that are attributable to withholding paid by a
certificate holder for whom the office is unable to verify sufficient actual
expenses may be used for the purposes of the office. [2005 c.559 §1]
Sec.
2. Greenlight
(2) All moneys in the Greenlight Oregon
Labor Rebate Fund are continuously appropriated to the Economic and Community
Development Department for the purposes of transferring amounts requested under
subsection (3) of this section to the Oregon Film and Video Office.
(3) Following verification by the Oregon
Film and Video Office of actual expenses of a qualifying film production
certificate holder under section 1 of this 2005 Act and a request for a
transfer of funds by the office, the department shall transfer amounts
sufficient to pay the labor rebate described in section 1 (6)(a) of this 2005
Act and the costs of the office described in section 1 (5)(b) of this 2005 Act.
[2005 c.559 §2]
Sec.
1a. The Oregon Film and
Video Office may not issue a qualifying film production labor rebate
certificate under section 1 of this 2005 Act on or after January 1, 2012. [2005
c.559 §1a]
284.380 [1985 c.776 §7; 1987 c.757 §5; renumbered
285.715 in 1991]
284.390 [1985 c.776 §§8, 9; 1987 c.757 §6;
renumbered 285.717 in 1991]
284.400 [1985 c.776 §14; 1987 c.757 §7; renumbered
285.720 in 1991]
284.410 [1985 c.776 §12; 1987 c.757 §8; renumbered
285.723 in 1991]
284.415 [1987 c.757 §18; renumbered 285.725 in 1991]
284.420 [1985 c.776 §10; 1987 c.757 §9; renumbered
285.727 in 1991]
284.425 [1987 c.757 §18a; renumbered 285.730 in
1991]
284.428 [1987 c.757 §19; repealed by 1991 c.902 §121]
284.430 [1985 c.776 §22; 1987 c.506 §26; renumbered
461.710 in 1987]
284.440 [1985 c.776 §3; 1987 c.757 §§10, 22; 1989
c.966 §18; 1991 c.687 §2; renumbered 285.733 in 1991]
284.445 [1987 c.757 §20; renumbered 285.735 in 1991]
284.450 [1985 c.776 §11; repealed by 1987 c.757 §16]
284.455 [1987 c.757 §23; 1991 c.944 §2; renumbered
285.737 in 1991]
284.460 [1985 c.776 §13; repealed by 1987 c.757 §16]
284.470 [1985 c.776 §15; repealed by 1987 c.757 §16]
284.480 [1985 c.776 §16; repealed by 1987 c.757 §16]
284.490 [1985 c.776 §17; 1987 c.757 §11; 1991 c.687 §3;
1991 c.944 §3; renumbered 285.740 in 1991]
284.500 [1985 c.776 §18; 1987 c.757 §12; renumbered
285.743 in 1991]
284.510 [1985 c.776 §19; 1987 c.757 §13; renumbered
285.745 in 1991]
284.520 [1985 c.776 §20; 1987 c.757 §14; renumbered
285.747 in 1991]
284.530 [1985 c.776 §21; 1987 c.757 §15; renumbered
285.750 in 1991]
284.535 [1989 c.909 §48; renumbered 285.753 in 1991]
GOVERNORS
284.540
Governors Council on
(2) The members of the council are:
(a) The presiding officer of the Oregon
Economic and Community Development Commission;
(b) The chairperson of the Oregon
Transportation Commission;
(c) The chairperson of the State Board of
Agriculture;
(d) The president of the State Board of
Higher Education; and
(e) Other persons designated by the
Governor.
(3) The council shall meet quarterly to:
(a) Discuss and coordinate the activities
of each entity described in subsection (2) of this section that relate to
economic development and improving the economy in Oregon; and
(b) Discuss and recommend to the
Legislative Assembly methods for creating certainty for the development
process. [2003 c.800 §3; 2005 c.748 §24; 2007 c.804 §84]
284.545
Legislative findings. The
Legislative Assembly finds that:
(1) There is a need for a statewide
inventory of sites that are planned and zoned for industrial or traded sector
uses and are ready for development;
(2) There is a need to improve
coordination among local, regional and state agencies with respect to economic
development programs, planning and policy; and
(3) There is a need for additional
methodologies and guidance to assist local governments in economic development
planning. [2003 c.800 §10]
284.550
Definition of traded sector.
As used in ORS 284.545 to 284.565 and sections 12 and 15 to 20, chapter 800,
Oregon Laws 2003, unless the context requires otherwise, traded sector has
the meaning given that term in ORS 285A.010. [2003 c.800 §11]
284.555
Economic Revitalization Team; regulatory efficiency group; membership; purpose;
reports. (1) The Governor
shall establish the Economic Revitalization Team in the office of the Governor
for the purpose of coordinating and streamlining state policies, programs and
procedures and providing coordinated state agency assistance to local
governments.
(2) The team shall establish a regulatory
efficiency group to assist the team consisting of the directors of the
following state agencies:
(a) The Department of Environmental
Quality;
(b) The Economic and Community Development
Department;
(c) The Department of Transportation;
(d) The Department of State Lands;
(e) The Department of Land Conservation
and Development;
(f) The State Department of Agriculture;
(g) The Housing and Community Services
Department; and
(h) Other appropriate agencies as
determined by the Governor.
(3) Subject to the direction of the
Governor, the team shall:
(a) Develop mechanisms to increase
coordination among agencies on common activities;
(b) Coordinate the activities of state
agencies on specific state and local projects;
(c) Coordinate the planning and permitting
activities of state agencies for the sites identified for industrial or traded
sector development under section 12, chapter 800, Oregon Laws 2003;
(d) Coordinate activities of the
regulatory efficiency group agencies with local governments;
(e) Coordinate the grant and loan
activities of state agencies to implement section 12, chapter 800, Oregon Laws
2003;
(f) Participate in the rulemaking
activities of regulatory efficiency group agencies to coordinate economic
development activities;
(g) Prepare a report for the
Seventy-second Legislative Assembly on the sites identified for industrial or
traded sector development under section 12, chapter 800, Oregon Laws 2003,
including a description of each site and the economic benefit expected from
site development. If fewer than 25 sites are identified, the report must
include an analysis of why the target set forth in section 12, chapter 800,
Oregon Laws 2003, was not achieved;
(h) Prepare a report for the
Seventy-second Legislative Assembly with specific recommendations regarding the
future of the team; and
(i) Undertake other activities as directed
by the Governor.
(4) The team shall establish an advisory
committee of individuals familiar with agency permit procedures to advise the
Governor and the regulatory efficiency group agencies on permit issues related
to economic development.
(5) The team shall submit a report
detailing its activities to the Legislative Assembly in the manner described in
ORS 192.245 not later than January 31 of each odd-numbered year. The report
must include:
(a) Case studies that demonstrate the
types of problems encountered in coordinating agency functions;
(b) Case studies that demonstrate
statutory impediments to efficient economic development; and
(c) Recommendations for legislative
measures to improve agency operations and statewide economic development.
(6) The team or a state agency working
with the team to implement ORS 284.545 to 284.565 and sections 12 and 15 to 20,
chapter 800, Oregon Laws 2003, or a state agency implementing ORS 284.570 to
284.585 may:
(a) Accept and expend funds received from
gifts, grants or other sources as necessary to perform activities authorized
under ORS 284.545 to 284.565 and sections 12 and 15 to 20, chapter 800, Oregon
Laws 2003, or ORS 284.570 to 284.585.
(b) Enter into contracts and other
agreements as necessary to perform activities authorized under ORS 284.545 to
284.565 and sections 12 and 15 to 20, chapter 800, Oregon Laws 2003, or ORS
284.570 to 284.585. [2003 c.800 §13]
284.560
Duties of Economic Revitalization Team. The Economic Revitalization Team established pursuant to ORS 284.555,
acting through the regulatory efficiency group agencies, shall:
(1) Give priority to expediting permits or
other actions necessary for development projects proposed for a site identified
for industrial or traded sector development under section 12, chapter 800,
Oregon Laws 2003; and
(2) Take actions that are necessary to
facilitate the implementation of the state economic development strategy
developed under ORS 284.570. [2003 c.800 §14]
284.565
Development of process for certifying sites ready for industrial or traded
sector development. The
Economic and Community Development Department, in coordination with the
Economic Revitalization Team established pursuant to ORS 284.555, shall develop
and administer a process for certifying sites throughout the state that are
ready for industrial or traded sector development. [2003 c.800 §21]
284.570
Development of state economic development strategy; advisory committee; rules;
focus of strategy. (1) The
Governor shall direct the Oregon Economic and Community Development Commission,
in consultation with the Economic Revitalization Team established pursuant to
ORS 284.555 and other state agencies as appropriate, to appoint an advisory committee
composed of representatives of local governments, ports, local economic
development organizations and private industry and other individuals familiar
with economic development strategies to assist the commission in developing a
state economic development strategy. The commission shall, by administrative
rule, adopt and periodically update the strategy. The strategy must focus on:
(a) Creating, expanding and retaining
(b) Assisting in the development and
growth of competitive industrial sectors;
(c) Creating jobs by attracting new
businesses to
(d) Providing economic development tools
and resources to
(e) Assisting local communities and
regions in developing and maintaining economic development plans that are
coordinated with the state economic development strategy;
(f) Providing an adequate supply of
industrial, commercial and retail sites available for immediate development
inside urban growth boundaries;
(g) Providing public infrastructure in a
timely manner;
(h) Resolving constraints on and removing
barriers to the timely development of industrial and traded sector sites; and
(i) Developing recommendations for
prioritizing state loans, grants and technical assistance to local governments
that meet the objectives of the state economic development strategy.
(2) The commission shall present the state
economic development strategy to the Governor and the Seventy-second
Legislative Assembly not later than June 30, 2004, including a report on
actions taken to implement the strategy. [2003 c.800 §25]
284.575
Duties of Department of Transportation related to state economic development
strategy. In furtherance of
the state economic development strategy developed under ORS 284.570, the
Department of Transportation shall:
(1) Develop a process to prioritize
funding for transportation projects that further the state economic development
strategy.
(2) Develop and maintain state
transportation policies and a comprehensive long-range plan for a safe, multimodal
transportation system that encourages economic efficiency and orderly economic
development and that maximizes the use of existing transportation
infrastructure.
(3) Take actions that are necessary to
ensure that department policies and activities are implemented in a manner that
supports the state economic development strategy.
(4) Expedite the processing of permits
issued by the department for transportation projects that further the state
economic development strategy. [2003 c.800 §27]
284.577
State and local cooperation to provide industrial, commercial and retail
development sites; implementation of state economic development strategy;
rules. In furtherance of the
state economic development strategy developed under ORS 284.570, the Land
Conservation and Development Commission shall:
(1) Provide local governments with basic
and advanced methods for identifying, analyzing and providing for industrial,
commercial and retail development sites.
(2) Develop and provide guidebooks and
other appropriate materials to assist local governments in identifying and
analyzing potential industrial, commercial and retail development sites.
(3) Provide local governments with
technical assistance to assist in completing the identification and analysis
and in amending comprehensive plans and land use regulations based on the
identification and analysis.
(4) Provide grants to local governments in
a manner that furthers the implementation of the state economic development
strategy.
(5) Adopt, amend or repeal administrative
rules and procedures as necessary to ensure that the following actions can be
accomplished in a timely manner:
(a) Expansion of urban growth boundaries
where necessary to accommodate industrial or traded sector development;
(b) Review of amendments to comprehensive
plans and land use regulations and periodic review of comprehensive plans and
land use regulations; and
(c) Focus the resources of the Department
of Land Conservation and Development on issues related to land supply within
urban growth boundaries and transportation and public facilities necessary to
stimulate economic growth. [2003 c.800 §26]
284.580
Role of local governments in implementation of state economic development
strategy. Local governments,
as defined in ORS 174.116, shall participate in the implementation of the state
economic development strategy developed under ORS 284.570 by demonstrating a
willingness to:
(1) Coordinate local economic development
plans with the state economic development strategy; and
(2) Expedite amendments to comprehensive
plans and land use regulations. [2003 c.800 §29]
284.585
Assistance to local governments; site assessment methodology. In furtherance of the state economic
development strategy developed under ORS 284.570, the Department of State Lands
shall:
(1) Consistent with ORS 196.674, focus
wetlands inventories on areas described in the state economic development
strategy. The department may provide grants and technical assistance to local
governments to conduct the inventories.
(2) Develop a site assessment methodology
for rapidly determining the capacity of a site for economic development. The
methodology shall address site-specific impediments to development and any
costs associated with compliance with ORS 196.800 to 196.900. [2003 c.800 §28]
284.600
Policy; legislative findings and statement of purpose. The Legislative Assembly finds that:
(1) The
(2)
(3) An independent Oregon Progress Board
is needed to:
(a) Encourage the discussion and
understanding among all Oregonians of critical global and national economic,
social and environmental trends that will affect
(b) Formulate and submit to Oregonians a
strategy that describes and explains a vision for Oregons economic, social and
environmental progress for 20 years into the future; and
(c) Submit to the Legislative Assembly,
for its adoption, goals for
284.604
(a) The Governor;
(b) Nine members appointed by the
Governor;
(c) One Senator appointed by the President
of the Senate; and
(d) One Representative appointed by the
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(2)(a) The term of office of each member
appointed by the Governor is four years. Before the expiration of the term of a
member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on January 31
next following. A member is eligible for reappointment.
(b) Each legislative member serves at the
pleasure of the appointing authority and may serve as long as the member
remains in the chamber of the Legislative Assembly from which the member was
appointed.
(3)(a) A member of the Oregon Progress
Board appointed by the Governor shall be entitled to compensation and expenses
as provided in ORS 292.495.
(b) Members of the Legislative Assembly
appointed to the Oregon Progress Board shall be entitled to an allowance as
authorized in ORS 171.072 from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly.
(4) Of the members appointed by the
Governor to the board, five shall be selected who are residents of different
congressional districts in this state.
(5) Members appointed by the Governor to
the Oregon Progress Board shall be appointed so as to be representative of the
ethnic, cultural, social and economic diversity of the people of this state.
(6) Members appointed by the legislative
appointing authority shall serve as the official liaisons to their respective
chambers for the purposes described in ORS 284.622 and 284.628. [Formerly
285A.153]
284.608
Additional nonvoting members of board; advisory functions; payment of expenses. (1) In addition to the members listed in ORS
284.604, the Oregon Progress Board shall have as members:
(a) The Director of the Oregon Department
of Administrative Services, who shall serve as a member ex officio; and
(b) A student selected by the Governor.
(2) The student member of the board shall
serve for as long as the member remains a student or at the pleasure of the
Governor.
(3) The director and the student member
may not vote on matters before the board and may not bind the board with
respect to decisions relating to matters described in ORS 284.615, 284.618 and
284.622. The director and the student member shall advise the board concerning
the goals, missions and functions of the board.
(4) ORS 284.604 does not apply to the
members of the board serving under this section. However, the director and the
student member may receive actual and necessary expenses actually incurred in
the performance of their duties as board members as provided in ORS 292.495
(2). [Formerly 285A.156]
284.610 [1985 c.814 §3; 1987 c.837 §3; 1991 c.488 §1;
1993 c.210 §1; 1999 c.274 §3; repealed by 2001 c.922 §35]
284.612
Officers; quorum; meetings; staff. (1) The Governor shall serve as chair of the Oregon Progress Board and
may appoint an executive officer for the board for a term and with such duties
and powers as the board determines to be necessary or appropriate.
(2) A majority of the voting members of
the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(3) The board shall meet as the board
determines necessary at times and places specified by call of the chair or a
majority of the members of the board.
(4) The Oregon Department of
Administrative Services shall provide clerical, technical and management
personnel to the board to serve as the boards staff. [Formerly 285A.159]
284.615
Strategy for
(2) The strategy developed by the Oregon
Progress Board shall address issues that the board determines are necessary and
appropriate to
(a) Education and workforce.
(b) Public and private cooperation.
(c) Environmental quality.
(d) Infrastructure.
(e) Funding and taxation.
(f) Social well-being.
(g) Such other issues as the board, by
majority vote, shall add to the strategy.
(3) When developing the strategy, the
Oregon Progress Board shall hold public hearings, public meetings and workshops
as needed to ensure the participation of a broad cross section of
(4) After considering any written comments
and public testimony relating to the proposed strategy, the board shall revise
the strategy as it considers necessary or appropriate. The board, by a vote of
a majority of its members, shall approve and adopt a final strategy. The board
shall submit, in addition to its adopted strategy, a summary and digest of
comments and public testimony and its response, if any, to those comments. The
adopted strategy shall be submitted to the Seventy-third Legislative Assembly
not later than March 15, 2005, and every eight years thereafter. [Formerly
285A.162]
284.618
Board recommendation of statutory and policy changes; local assistance. As a part of the strategy adopted under ORS
284.615, the Oregon Progress Board shall also recommend statutory or other
policy changes, including modifications in public fiscal policies and other
implementing actions to be carried out by state and local governments,
businesses, private citizens and other organizations. Board staff shall assist
local communities, wherever possible, in developing plans and measures of
success to achieve the goals established under ORS 284.615. [Formerly 285A.165]
284.620 [1985 c.814 §1; 1991 c.488 §2; 1993 c.210 §2;
repealed by 1999 c.274 §22]
284.622
Goals to measure progress; review and adoption; revision. (1) The Oregon Progress Board shall, in its
adopted strategy, include a series of goals for
(2) Goals shall include such measurable
indicators of success (
(3) Goals shall be reviewed by the
Legislative Assembly, which may, by joint resolution, adopt, modify, delete or
add to the goals. Any goals adopted by the Legislative Assembly shall become
the goals used by the board in its subsequent activities.
(4) After the legislative review and
adoption of goals, the board may recommend such modifications to the goals as
it considers appropriate. [Formerly 285A.168]
284.625
Evaluation of sustainability goals; biennial report; contents. The Oregon Progress Board shall evaluate the
goals specified in ORS 184.423 and other potential measures, including
benchmarks, for effectiveness in measuring progress toward sustainability. The board
may consult with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and other
agencies as appropriate to complete the evaluation. The Oregon Progress Board
shall include the findings of the evaluation conducted under this section in
its report specified by ORS 284.628. [Formerly 285A.170]
284.628
Biennial report; contents.
The Oregon Progress Board shall prepare, at least once each biennium, a report
that describes
284.630 [1985 c.814 §4; 1987 c.94 §101; 1987 c.837 §10;
1987 c.879 §12; 1993 c.210 §3; 1997 c.802 §15; 1999 c.274 §4; repealed by 2001
c.922 §35]
284.640 [1985 c.814 §2; 1987 c.837 §4; 1991 c.488 §3;
1993 c.210 §4; 1999 c.274 §5; repealed by 2001 c.922 §35]
284.650 [1985 c.814 §6; 1987 c.837 §5; 1989 c.908 §61;
1993 c.210 §§5,6; 1999 c.274 §6; repealed by 2001 c.922 §35]
284.655 [1999 c.274 §2; repealed by 2001 c.922 §35]
284.660 [1985 c.814 §6a; 1993 c.210 §8; repealed by
1999 c.274 §22]
284.665 [1999 c.274 §9; repealed by 2001 c.922 §35]
284.670 [1985 c.814 §5; 1987 c.837 §6; 1989 c.908 §62;
1993 c.210 §§9,10; repealed by 1999 c.274 §22]
284.675 [1999 c.274 §10; repealed by 2001 c.922 §35]
284.680 [1985 c.814 §8; 1987 c.837 §7; 1989 c.259 §1;
1991 c.488 §4; 1993 c.210 §12; repealed by 1999 c.274 §22]
284.690 [1985 c.814 §9; 1987 c.837 §8; 1991 c.488 §5;
1993 c.210 §13; repealed by 1999 c.274 §22]
284.695 [1989 c.1090 §4; 1993 c.210 §14; repealed by
1999 c.274 §22]
284.700 [1985 c.814 §10; 1991 c.488 §6; 1993 c.210 §15;
repealed by 1999 c.274 §22]
284.701
Definitions. As used in ORS
284.701 to 284.740:
(1)
(a) Fewer than 100 employees; and
(b) At least 51 percent of its employees
employed in
(2) Research institution means:
(a) A community college as defined in ORS
341.005;
(b) A state institution of higher
education listed in ORS 352.002;
(c) The Oregon Health and
(d) An Oregon-based, generally accredited,
not-for-profit private institution of higher education;
(e) A federal research laboratory
conducting research in
(f) A private not-for-profit research
institution located in
(3) Traded sector has the meaning given
that term in ORS 285A.010. [2005 c.748 §1]
284.705 [1987 c.837 §§2,12; 1991 c.488 §7; 1993
c.210 §16; 1999 c.274 §7; repealed by 2001 c.922 §35]
284.706
(a) The Governor or the Governors
designated representative, who shall be chairperson of the council.
(b) Five members appointed by the Governor
who are engaged in the operations of
(c) One member appointed by the Governor
who is a representative of an Oregon-based, generally accredited, not-for-profit
private institution of higher education.
(d) A member of the Oregon Growth Account
Board, appointed by the board, who has experience in the field of venture
capital.
(e) A member of the Engineering and
Technology Industry Council, appointed by the Engineering and Technology
Industry Council.
(f) The Director of the Economic and
Community Development Department.
(g) The Chancellor of the
(h) The Commissioner for Community College
Services.
(i) The State Treasurer.
(2)(a) The Speaker of the House of
Representatives shall appoint two members to the council who are members of the
House of Representatives.
(b) The President of the Senate shall
appoint two members to the council who are members of the Senate.
(c) Members of the Legislative Assembly
appointed to the council are nonvoting members and may act in an advisory
capacity only.
(3) The following persons, or their
representatives, shall serve as ex officio, nonvoting members of the council:
(a) The chairperson of the Oregon Economic
and Community Development Commission.
(b) The president of the State Board of
Higher Education.
(c) The chairperson of the State Board of
Education.
(d) An executive officer of an association
representing Oregon-based, generally accredited, not-for-profit private
institutions of higher education, appointed by the Governor.
(4) The term of office of each appointed
voting member of the council is three years, but an appointed member serves at
the pleasure of the appointing authority. Before the expiration of the term of
an appointed voting member, the appointing authority shall appoint a successor
whose term begins on July 1 next following. An appointed member is eligible for
reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the appointing authority
shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the remainder of
the unexpired term.
(5) A majority of the voting members of
the council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(6) Official action by the council
requires the approval of a majority of the voting members of the council.
(7) The council shall meet at least twice
per fiscal year at a place, day and time determined by the chairperson. The
council may also meet at other times and places specified by a call of the
chairperson or by written request of a majority of the voting members of the
council.
(8) The council may adopt rules necessary
for the operation of the council.
(9) The council may establish committees
and delegate to the committees duties as the council considers desirable.
(10) The Economic and Community
Development Department shall provide staff support to the council.
(11) Members of the council who are not
members of the Legislative Assembly are entitled to compensation and expenses
incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in the manner and
amounts provided for in ORS 292.495. Claims for compensation and expenses of
members of the council who are public officers shall be paid out of funds
appropriated to the public agency that employs the member. Claims for
compensation and expenses of members of the council who are not public officers
shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the Economic and Community
Development Department for that purpose.
(12) All agencies of state government, as
defined in ORS 174.111, are directed to assist the council in the performance
of its duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality,
to furnish such information and advice as the members of the council consider
necessary to perform their duties. [2005 c.748 §2; 2007 c.804 §85]
Note: Section 3, chapter 748, Oregon Laws 2005,
provides:
Sec.
3. Notwithstanding the term
of office specified in section 2 of this 2005 Act [284.706], of the members
first appointed to the Oregon Innovation Council by the Governor:
(1) Two shall serve for terms ending June
30, 2007.
(2) Two shall serve for terms ending June
30, 2008.
(3) Two shall serve for terms ending June
30, 2009. [2005 c.748 §3]
284.710 [1985 c.814 §11; 1991 c.488 §8; 1993 c.210 §17;
repealed by 1999 c.274 §22]
284.711
Duties. (1) The Oregon
Innovation Council shall provide advice to the Governor, the Legislative
Assembly, public and private post-secondary educational institutions, public
agencies that provide economic development and the private sector on issues
related to:
(a) Promoting agreements between public
and private post-secondary educational institutions and private industry that
increase technology transfer and the commercialization of research;
(b) Promoting investment in specialized
research facilities and signature research centers where Oregon has a distinct
or emerging advantage for creating new products and businesses;
(c) Stimulating seed and start-up capital
investment and entrepreneurial capacity that will promote economic growth in
(d) Developing the entrepreneurial and
management capacity critical to the competitiveness of
(e) Enhancing the international
competitiveness of
(f) Identifying workforce issues for
occupations critical to the competitiveness of
(2) The Oregon Innovation Council shall
advise the Engineering and Technology Industry Council established in ORS
351.663 on how to coordinate the Engineering and Technology Industry Councils
goals and policies with the state plan developed under ORS 284.715.
(3) The council, the Oregon Economic and
Community Development Commission, the State Board of Higher Education and the
office of the State Treasurer shall coordinate policies and programs related to
the duties of the council.
(4) Based on the state plan developed
under ORS 284.715, the council may distribute moneys in the Oregon Innovation
Fund by grant or pursuant to contracts with public and private post-secondary
institutions, state agencies and private sector entities. [2005 c.748 §4]
284.715
State plan for innovation and economic competitiveness. (1) The Oregon Innovation Council shall
develop a state plan for innovation and economic competitiveness. The plan
shall include policy and program recommendations to:
(a) Identify and expand the states
industry and core research strengths related to
(b) Promote agreements between public and
private post-secondary educational institutions and private industry that
increase technology transfer and the commercialization of research;
(c) Promote investment in specialized
research facilities and signature research centers where Oregon has a distinct
or emerging advantage for creating new products and businesses; and
(d) Stimulate seed and start-up capital
investment and entrepreneurial capacity that will promote economic growth in
(2) The state plan shall also include an
identification of workforce issues and trends related to the development of
workers in trade sector industries and recommendations to the State Workforce
Investment Board and the State Board of Education on training and education
enhancements based on the identified workforce issues and trends.
(3) The council shall update the plan
every biennium.
(4) Each year, the council shall report to
the Governor and the Legislative Assembly about the plan. [2005 c.748 §5]
284.720
284.725
(2) Any moneys received from the Education
Stability Fund for deposit in the Oregon Commercialized Research Fund pursuant
to ORS 348.696 shall be placed in a separate account within the Oregon
Commercialized Research Fund and may be used by the council only for public
education. [2005 c.748 §8]
284.730
(2) The advisory council shall:
(a) Advise the Oregon Innovation Council
about investment criteria for the Oregon Commercialized Research Fund;
(b) Recommend projects to the Oregon
Innovation Council that may be eligible for grants or loans from the fund;
(c) Review the performance of projects
that are funded by grants or loans from the fund; and
(d) Review the performance of the fund.
(3) A majority of the members of the
advisory council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(4) Official action by the advisory
council requires the approval of a majority of the members of the advisory
council.
(5) The advisory council shall elect one
of its members to serve as chairperson.
(6) If there is a vacancy for any cause,
the Oregon Innovation Council shall make an appointment to become immediately
effective.
(7) The advisory council shall meet at times
and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the
members of the advisory council.
(8) The Oregon Innovation Council shall
provide staff support to the advisory council.
(9) Members of the advisory council are
not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary
travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official
duties in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495. Claims for
expenses shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the Oregon Innovation
Council for that purpose.
(10) All agencies of state government, as
defined in ORS 174.111, are directed to assist the advisory council in the
performance of its duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality,
to furnish such information and advice as the members of the advisory council
consider necessary to perform their duties. [2005 c.748 §10]
284.735
Grants and loans to emerging businesses; rules. (1) The Oregon Innovation Council may make
grants and loans from the Oregon Commercialized Research Fund to
(2) To qualify for a grant or loan under
this section, an
(a) Establish the commercial potential of
research; and
(b) Develop a business concept that can
attract early stage private investment, including angel capital and venture
capital.
(3) Proof of concept activities for which
an
(a) The development of intellectual
property;
(b) The payment of salaries and related
expenses for commercialized research;
(c) The acquisition of equipment and
supplies required for the proof of concept activities; and
(d) Other activities as defined by rule of
the council.
(4) To receive a grant or loan, the
(a) 30 percent of the amount of the grant
or loan for businesses with fewer than 20 employees.
(b) 50 percent of the amount of the grant
or loan for businesses with 20 or more but fewer than 50 employees.
(c) 75 percent of the amount of the grant
or loan for businesses with 50 or more but fewer than 100 employees.
(5)(a) The council shall award grant or
loan moneys to an
(b) Under phase I of the contract, a
business may be granted or loaned an initial investment not to exceed $75,000.
Phase I shall also include an agreement that upon successful completion of the
performance measures for phase I, the business shall be eligible for funding
under phase II. The amount of grant or loan moneys available to a business
under both phases may not exceed $200,000.
(6) The council shall require any Oregon
emerging business that receives a grant or loan under this section and that
moves more than 50 percent of the employees of the business out of the state
within two years after receiving grant or loan moneys to repay the total amount
of the grant or loan moneys.
(7) The council shall require an
(8) The council may award up to 15 percent
of the amount of moneys available in the fund for grants or loans:
(a) To the Oregon University System for
education of faculty on issues related to developing effective technology
transfer and commercialized research processes; and
(b) For other activities as defined by
rule of the council.
(9) The council may adopt rules to
administer this section. The council shall follow the advice of the Oregon
Commercialized Research Fund Advisory Council when adopting rules to administer
this section. [2005 c.748 §9]
284.740
(2) The council may contract with a
private, not-for-profit corporation for the administration of the center. [2005
c.748 §11]
284.750 [1987 c.911 §3; 1993 c.744 §14; 1997 c.631 §433;
repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]
284.755 [1987 c.911 §§1, 2; 1989 c.501 §1; 1997
c.631 §434; repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]
284.760 [1987 c.911 §4; 1997 c.631 §435; repealed by
2005 c.80 §7]
284.765 [1987 c.911 §5; 1997 c.631 §436; repealed by
2005 c.80 §7]
284.770 [1987 c.911 §6; repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]
284.775 [1987 c.911 §9; repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]
284.780 [1987 c.911 §10; 1997 c.631 §437; repealed
by 2005 c.80 §7]
284.785 [1987 c.911 §11; repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]
284.790 [1987 c.911 §12; 1993 c.18 §49; 1997 c.631 §438;
repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]
284.795 [1987 c.911 §13; repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]
284.800 [Formerly 447.800; 1991 c.11 §15; renumbered
285.253 in 1991]
284.805 [Formerly 447.805; renumbered 285.255 in
1991]
284.810 [Formerly 447.810; renumbered 285.257 in
1991]
284.815 [Formerly 447.815; 1991 c.11 §16; renumbered
285.260 in 1991]
284.820 [Formerly 447.820; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]
284.825 [Formerly 447.825; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]
284.831 [Formerly 447.831; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]
284.834 [Formerly 447.834; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]
284.835 [Formerly 447.835; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]
284.840 [Formerly 447.840; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]
284.845 [Formerly 447.845; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]
284.850 [Formerly 447.850; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]
284.855 [Formerly 447.855; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]
284.860 [Formerly 447.860; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]
284.865 [Formerly 447.865; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]
284.875 [Formerly 447.875; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]
284.880 [Formerly 447.880; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]
284.895 [Formerly 182.815; renumbered 285.250 in
1991]
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