ORS 105.682: Liabilities of owner of land used by public for recreational purposes, gardening, woodcutting or harvest of special forest products.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, and subject to the provisions of ORS 105.688, an owner of land is not liable in contract or tort for any personal injury, death or property damage that arises out of the use of the land for recreational purposes, gardening, woodcutting or the harvest of special forest products when the owner of land either directly or indirectly permits any person to use the land for recreational purposes, gardening, woodcutting or the harvest of special forest products. The limitation on liability provided by this section applies if the principal purpose for entry upon the land is for recreational purposes, gardening, woodcutting or the harvest of special forest products, and is not affected if the injury, death or damage occurs while the person entering land is engaging in activities other than the use of the land for recreational purposes, gardening, woodcutting or the harvest of special forest products. (2) This section does not limit the liability of an owner of land for intentional injury or damage to a person coming onto land for recreational purposes, gardening, woodcutting or the harvest of special forest products. [1995 c.456 §3; 2009 c.532 §4]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 736-015-0020: Overnight Rentals — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 105.688 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 105.688: Applicability of immunities from liability for owner of land; restrictions.
- OAR 629-025-0030: Other Fees
- OAR 736-010-0005: Purpose and Scope of Rules, Statutory Authority
- OAR 736-015-0010: General Regulations
- OAR 736-015-0020: Overnight Rentals
- OAR 736-015-0026: Group Day Use
- OAR 736-015-0030: Day Use Parking Permit
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors105.html