ORS 477.092: Liability for destruction of property by wildfire.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) As used in this section, “wildfire” has the meaning given that term in ORS 477.089. (2) A person is not liable in a civil action for injury to or destruction of property arising out of a wildfire, except to the extent evidence demonstrates that: (a) An action or inaction of the person constituted negligence or a higher degree of fault; and (b) The action or inaction caused or contributed to the cause of the wildfire or caused or contributed to the spreading of the wildfire. [2013 c.307 §3]
Official history and status
History: Note: See note under 477.089.
This rule cites
- ORS 477.089 — resolved
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Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors477.html