2019 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections
Chapter 203 - County Governing Bodies; County Home Rule
Section 203.082 - Camping by homeless on property of religious institutions; required elements of policies of local governments and religious institutions.

Universal Citation: OR Rev Stat § 203.082 (2019)

(1) Any political subdivision in this state may allow churches, synagogues and similar religious institutions to offer overnight camping space on institution property to homeless persons living in vehicles.

(2) In addition to any conditions or limitations imposed by a political subdivision, a religious institution located within the political subdivision and offering camping space described under subsection (1) of this section must:

(a) Limit camping space at the institution site to three or fewer vehicles at the same time; and

(b) Provide campers with access to sanitary facilities, including but not limited to toilet, hand washing and trash disposal facilities. [1999 c.319 §1]

Note: 203.082 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 203 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

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