2025 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services
Chapter 423 - Corrections and Crime Control Administration and Programs
Section 423.045 - Handgun or ammunition on department property; no duty concerning parking area or compliance.

Universal Citation:
OR Rev Stat § 423.045 (2025)
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(1) The presence of a handgun or ammunition on property owned or occupied by the Department of Corrections pursuant to ORS 166.375 does not, by itself, constitute a failure by the department, State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision or Oregon Corrections Enterprises to provide a safe workplace.

(2) The department, board and Oregon Corrections Enterprises and their officers, employees and agents do not have a duty:

(a) To patrol, inspect or secure any parking lot, parking garage or other parking area provided for employees or any privately owned vehicle located in the parking lot, parking garage or other parking area to ensure compliance with ORS 166.375; or

(b) To investigate, confirm or determine authorized staff’s compliance with laws, rules or policies related to the ownership or possession of a handgun or ammunition or the transportation and storage of a handgun or ammunition. [2015 c.246 §2]

Note: 423.045 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 423 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

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