ORS 476.445: Use of PFAS firefighting foam prohibited; exception.

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Fire department” means any organization maintained for the purpose of preventing or combating fire. (b) “PFAS firefighting foam” means a foam substance that contains an intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance and that is used to control or extinguish fire. (2) Except as required by a regulation of the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal law, a fire department, including any employee or volunteer of the fire department, may not use PFAS firefighting foam in this state. [2025 c.86 §1] PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY