OAR 735-024-0077: Notification of Request to Dispose of a Vehicle Appraised at $1,000 or Less Abandoned on Private Property

(1) This rule designates the form of notice that must be submitted to DMV by an authority requested by a person to dispose of an abandoned vehicle appraised at a value of $1,000 or less and abandoned on private property under the provisions of ORS 819.280. (2) For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply: (a) "Authority" means a law enforcement or government agency authorized to dispose of an abandoned vehicle as described in ORS 819.140(1)(b) or (c). (b) "Appraiser” means a person who is the holder of a valid vehicle appraiser certificate issued under ORS 819.480. (c) "Dismantler" means a person who is the holder of a valid dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110. (3) A completed and signed Vehicle Abandoned on Private Property Notice (DMV Form 735-272) must be submitted to DMV by an authority when the authority chooses to dispose of an abandoned vehicle as described under section (1) of this rule. (4) A Vehicle Abandoned on Private Property Notice must include: (a) The name and address of the authority disposing of the vehicle; (b) The name and residence address of the person requesting the vehicle to be towed and disposed; (c) The vehicle identification number; (d) The registration plate number, if the registration plates are on the vehicle; (e) The appraised value of the vehicle; and (f) The appraiser’s certificate number and signature. (5) DMV will not accept a Vehicle Abandoned on Private Property Notice if the form: (a) Does not contain all of the information listed in section (4) of this rule; (b) Shows an appraised value of more than $1,000; or (c) Shows a form revision date before October 2008. (6) DMV will accept an Abandoned Vehicle Certificate form if it has a revision date on or after October 2008.