OAR 740-035-0005: Definitions

For purposes of OAR chapter 740, the following definitions apply: (1) To “Advertise” means utilizing any form of media including broadcasting, publishing, or the internet to promote the transportation of household goods. (2) A motor carrier is “domiciled” in Oregon if the motor carrier has an established place of business in Oregon as specified on an application for authority. (3) An “Established Account” results when the department has received and approved an application for a motor carrier account or farm certification containing sufficient information to identify the legal entity of the motor carrier. (4) “Household goods” is defined in ORS 825.005(8) (5) A “Legal Entity” means an association, corporation, partnership, proprietorship, trust, individual or other entity that has a separate existence for tax or other purposes of accountability under law. A legal entity has standing to enter into agreements or contracts, assume obligations, incur and pay debts, sue and be sued in its own right, and to be held responsible for its actions. (6) An “Offer” means expressing readiness or the intent to provide transportation of household goods for or on behalf of someone, through all forms of communication (7) A “Temporary Account” results when the department has issued an account number for the purpose of issuing temporary passes but has not received or approved an application for a motor carrier account or a farm certification. (8) A “Third Party Agent” is any person or entity authorized by the Department to implement or conduct the Motor Carrier Education Program training as prescribed by the Department.\ (9) To “Transport” means utilizing a motor vehicle to move household goods. (10) A “Valid Certificate” means an Oregon Intrastate Certificate to Transport Household Goods, that is not suspended under ORS 825.137, 825.139 or 825.164.