ORS 30.260: Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
As used in ORS 30.260 to 30.300, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Department” means the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. (2) “Director” means the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. (3) “Governing body” means the group or officer in which the controlling authority of any public body is vested. (4) “Public body” means: (a) A public body as defined in ORS 174.109; (b) Any nonprofit corporation that is organized and existing under ORS chapter 65 and that has only political subdivisions or municipal, quasi-municipal or public corporations in this state as members; (c) A child-caring agency, as defined in ORS 418.205, that meets the criteria specified in ORS 278.322 (1)(a) and that receives more than 50 percent of its funding from the state for the purpose of providing residential treatment to children who have been placed in the care and custody of the state or that provides residential treatment to children more than half of whom have been placed in the care and custody of the state; or (d) A private, nonprofit organization that provides public transportation services if more than 50 percent of the organization’s funding for the purpose of providing public transportation services is received from governmental bodies. (5) “State” means: (a) State government as defined in ORS 174.111; (b) The State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation; and (c) The Oregon Utility Notification Center. (6) “Local public body” means any public body other than the state. (7) “Nuclear incident” has the meaning given that term in 42 U.S.C. 2014(q). (8) “Tort” means the breach of a legal duty that is imposed by law, other than a duty arising from contract or quasi-contract, the breach of which results in injury to a specific person or persons for which the law provides a civil right of action for damages or for a protective remedy. [1967 c.627 §1; 1975 c.609 §11; 1977 c.823 §1; 1981 c.109 §1; 1987 c.915 §9; subsections (7) and (8) enacted as 1987 c.705 §6; 1989 c.905 §1; 1989 c.1004 §2; 1993 c.500 §3; 1997 c.215 §4; 2005 c.684 §1; 2005 c.798 §2; 2009 c.67 §9; 2016 c.106 §41]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 413-330-1100: Purpose — implements
- OAR 413-330-1105: Definitions — implements
- OAR 413-330-1110: Scope — implements
- OAR 413-330-1115: Services — implements
- OAR 413-330-1120: Contractor Requirements and Restrictions — implements
- OAR 413-330-1125: Insurance — implements
- OAR 413-330-1130: Dispute Resolution — implements
- OAR 413-330-1135: Fitness Determination for FOCUS Short-Form Contractors — implements
- OAR 413-330-1140: Unauthorized Services — implements
- OAR 413-330-1145: Delegation of FOCUS Short-Form Contract Approval Authority — implements
- OAR 413-330-1150: Responsibilities of Department Program Managers with Delegated Authority — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 30.260 — resolved
- 30.300 — resolved
- ORS 174.109 — resolved
- ORS chapter 65 — target_record_not_published
- ORS 418.205 — resolved
- ORS 278.322 — resolved
- ORS 174.111 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 1.550: Private counsel for judges.
- ORS 9.010: Status of licensee and Oregon State Bar; applicability of statutes.
- ORS 15.400: Definitions for ORS 15.400 to 15.460.
- ORS 17.095: Prohibition of confidential settlements and compromises; exceptions.
- ORS 30.261: Limitation on applicability of ORS 30.260 to 30.300 to certain private, nonprofit organizations.
- ORS 30.262: Certain nonprofit facilities and homes public bodies for purposes of ORS 30.260 to 30.300.
- ORS 30.265: Scope of liability of public body, officers, employees and agents; liability in nuclear incident.
- ORS 30.267: Liability for certain medical treatment at Oregon Health and Science University facilities.
- ORS 30.268: Liability for certain medical treatment at facilities other than Oregon Health and Science University.
- ORS 30.269: Limitations on awards under Oregon Tort Claims Act generally.
- ORS 30.271: Limitations on liability of state for personal injury and death.
- ORS 30.272: Limitations on liability of local public bodies for personal injury and death.
- ORS 30.273: Limitations on liability of public bodies for property damage or destruction.
- ORS 30.274: Direct appeal of constitutionality of limitations.
- ORS 30.275: Notice of claim; time of notice; time of action.
- ORS 30.282: Local public body insurance; self-insurance program; action against program.
- ORS 30.285: Public body shall indemnify public officers; procedure for requesting counsel; extent of duty of state; obligation for judgment and attorney fees.
- ORS 30.287: Counsel for public officer; when public funds not to be paid in settlement; effect on liability limit; defense by insurer.
- ORS 30.290: Settlement of claims by local public body.
- ORS 30.295: Payment of judgment or settlement; remedies for nonpayment; tax levy for payment; installment payments.
- ORS 30.297: Liability of certain state agencies for damages caused by foster child or adjudicated youth; conditions; exceptions.
- ORS 30.298: Liability of certain state agencies to foster parents for injury or damage caused by foster child or adjudicated youth; conditions; limitations.
- ORS 30.300: ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive.
- ORS 30.302: Certain retired health care providers to be considered agents of public bodies.
- ORS 30.320: Contract and other actions and suits against governmental units.
- ORS 30.642: Definitions for ORS 30.642 to 30.650.
- ORS 30.657: Petition for compensation for wrongful conviction; requirements; burden of proof; damages; attorney fees; setoffs for other awards; certificate of innocence; statute of limitations; appeals.
- ORS 31.710: Limitation on award for noneconomic damages in claim for wrongful death.
- ORS 44.566: Provisions not applicable if public body a party.
- ORS 45.142: Recording or reporting services provided under contract; required disclosures; objection to reporter.
- ORS 131.900: Liability for medical expenses for person restrained, detained or taken into custody.
- ORS 133.408: Application of ORS 133.405 and 133.407.
- ORS 144.600: Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.
- ORS 146.088: Officer or employee of public body.
- ORS 166.422: Enforcement of ORS 166.412.
- ORS 169.153: Liability of public agency for costs of medical care provided to persons in transport.
- ORS 169.166: Liability for costs of medical services.
- ORS 179.505: Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider.
- ORS 182.460: Statutory provisions applicable to semi-independent state agencies.
- ORS 196.215: Executive director; status of director and employees.
- ORS 196.225: Creation of tax-exempt entity by authority.
- ORS 243.482: Immunity of governmental agencies from liability for plan administration or investment of funds.
- ORS 278.120: Claims management; defense; authority of Attorney General; payment of judgment or settlement; rules.
- ORS 278.125: Purchase of insurance; payment of premium; legislative approval of self-insurance plan.
- ORS 278.130: Employment of staff assistance; payment for services by Attorney General.
- ORS 278.215: Uninsured motorist coverage requirements.
- ORS 278.315: Liability insurance for county or private community care providers.
- ORS 278.320: Application of government tort law to claims against private community care providers; liability for damages in excess of coverage.
- ORS 278.405: Department to manage risk management and insurance programs; rules.
- ORS 278.425: Insurance Fund; uses.
- ORS 284.118: Commission exempt from certain financial administration laws; contracts with state agencies for services; personnel policies and contracting and purchasing procedures.
- ORS 338.115: Applicability of laws; restrictions; powers; student diplomas and certificates of attendance.
- ORS 352.138: Applicability of laws to public universities.
- ORS 353.100: Applicability of certain laws to university.
- ORS 353.117: Creation of tax-exempt entity by university.
- ORS 377.836: Application of certain statutes to Travel Information Council.
- ORS 391.306: Columbia River Light Rail Transit Compact.
- ORS 399.035: Oregon Civil Defense Force; volunteer civil defense forces.
- ORS 401.364: Coverage under Oregon Tort Claims Act.
- ORS 401.667: Coverage under Oregon Tort Claims Act.
- ORS 404.210: Coverage under Oregon Tort Claims Act.
- ORS 409.360: Authorization to establish volunteer program in department; volunteer as agent of state; rules.
- ORS 410.602: Home Care Commission; membership; rules.
- ORS 415.341: Immunity from civil liability for receivers.
- ORS 430.673: Mediation; retaliation prohibited; action for damages; attorney fees; rules.
- ORS 435.245: Injunctive relief; attorney fees.
- ORS 441.078: Disability discrimination prohibited in provision or insurance coverage of organ transplantation.
- ORS 441.179: Definitions for ORS 441.179 to 441.186.
- ORS 441.289: Powers and duties of trustee.
- ORS 441.338: Temporary manager as agent of state agency.
- ORS 453.384: Immunity of team members from liability.
- ORS 455.192: Staffing and other resources for building code administration and enforcement.
- ORS 477.125: Liability of forest protective associations, rangeland protection associations and public bodies; limitations.
- ORS 550.360: Dissolution of drainage or water control district or corporation; transfer of assets and liabilities to district; debt distribution plan; zone committee for continuity.
- ORS 565.470: State fair director; status of council, director and employees; services used by council.
- ORS 571.423: Powers of Oregon Hemp Commission; rules.
- ORS 576.304: Authority of commodity commissions; rules.
- ORS 646.473: Conflicting tort, restitution or other law providing civil remedies; exclusions for certain other remedies; limited immunity for public bodies and officers, employees and agents.
- ORS 656.327: Review of medical treatment of worker; findings; review; costs.
- ORS 660.210: Tort liability of committees, officers, employees and agents; limitations; punitive damages excluded.
- ORS 684.185: Peer review committees; duties; appointment; confidentiality of information.
- ORS 731.036: Persons completely exempt from application of Insurance Code.
- ORS 734.144: Immunity of certain persons from civil liability.
- ORS 737.600: Fictitious grouping for rate purposes prohibited; rules; exceptions.
- ORS 737.602: Authorization for insurance for certain projects; premiums; qualifications.
- ORS 742.400: Duty to report claim of professional negligence to licensing board; contents of report; public disclosure and posting of reports.
- ORS 742.502: Uninsured motorist coverage; underinsurance coverage.
- ORS 742.504: Required provisions of uninsured motorist coverage.
- ORS 757.822: Laws applicable to Oregon Community Power.
- OAR 125-150-0000: Claims Against the State Liability Fund
- OAR 125-155-0600: Insurance Coverage
- OAR 259-059-0120: General Liability Insurance
- OAR 259-059-0130: Proof of Ability to Pay Wages
- OAR 333-003-0210: Volunteer Registry and Volunteers: Liability Protection; Workers' Compensation
- OAR 333-500-0010: Definitions
- OAR 411-045-0030: Financial
- OAR 413-330-0950: Insurance
- OAR 735-050-0020: Self-Insurance Qualifications
- OAR 837-120-0120: Government Liability for Emergency Responses
- OAR 839-003-0020: Civil Action: Employment and Public Accommodation
- OAR 839-005-0003: Definitions: Enforcement of Laws Prohibiting Unlawful Practices
- OAR 839-005-0200: Housing Discrimination: Definitions
- OAR 839-010-0205: Disclosures by Nursing Staff: Definitions
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors030.html