OAR 257-045-0010: Purpose and Authority

(1) These administrative rules govern the hearing process regarding vehicles that will be, or have been taken, into custody by the department pursuant to ORS 819.110 or 819.120. (2) These administrative rules are promulgated pursuant to Oregon Laws 2009, chapter 371 (HB 2738), which require that if the department is the authority that takes a vehicle into custody pursuant to ORS 819.110 or 819.120 that is located upon the right of way of a state highway, an interstate highway that is part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, or state property, the department is responsible for notices and hearings related to the vehicle taken into custody.