ORS 195.500: Policy for removal of homeless individuals camping on public property.

Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07

All municipalities and counties shall: (1) Develop a policy that recognizes the social nature of the problem of homeless individuals camping on public property. (2) Implement the policy as developed, to ensure the most humane treatment for removal of homeless individuals from camping sites on public property. [Formerly 203.077]

Official history and status

History: Note: 195.500 to 195.510 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 195 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

This rule cites

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Cited by

ORS 195.505: Elements of camp removal policies; unclaimed personal property; notice.
ORS 195.510: Sites not subject to ORS 195.500 to 195.510.
ORS 195.530: Noncamping use of public property by homeless individuals; attorney fees.

Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.html