ORS 803.422: Registration fees based on miles per gallon.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
ORS sections in this chapter were amended or repealed by the Legislative Assembly during its 2025 special session. See the table of ORS sections amended or repealed during the 2025 special session: 2025 ss A&R Tables New sections of law were enacted by the Legislative Assembly during its 2025 special session and pertain to or are likely to be compiled in this ORS
(1) As used in this section, “miles per gallon” or “MPG” means the distance traveled in a vehicle powered by one gallon of fuel. (2) The Department of Transportation shall determine the combined MPG ratings for each motor vehicle pursuant to a method determined by the department. (3) Except as provided in ORS 319.890 (3), in addition to the registration fees prescribed under ORS 803.420 (6)(a), there shall be paid for each year of the registration period, an additional amount as follows: (a) For vehicles that have a rating of 0-19 MPG, $20. (b) For vehicles that have a rating of 20-39 MPG, $25. (c) For vehicles that have a rating of 40 MPG or greater, $35. (d) For electric vehicles, $115. [2017 c.750 §32; 2017 c.750 §33]
Official history and status
History: Note: 803.422 is amended by Enrolled House Bill 3991 (2025 special session). As of the date of publication of the 2025 Edition of the Oregon Revised Statutes, Enrolled House Bill 3991 (2025 special session) is subject to potential referendum petitions that may be filed with the Secretary of State as provided in Article IV, section 1, of the Oregon Constitution. The full text of Enrolled House Bill 3991 (2025 special session) is set forth following 801.610. Note: 803.422 was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 803 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
This rule cites
- ORS 319.890 — resolved
- ORS 803.420 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 184.656: Governor’s budget for department.
- ORS 319.020: Monthly statement by dealer; license tax imposed; rules.
- ORS 319.890: Application for road usage charge program; when additional registration fees to be collected; consultation with vehicle dealers to encourage participation; rules.
- ORS 367.095: Tax and fee distribution and projects.
- ORS 801.041: Terms and conditions for imposition of registration fee by county; rules.
- ORS 801.042: Terms and conditions for imposition of registration fee by district; rules.
- ORS 801.610: “Worker transport bus.”
- ORS 803.350: Qualifications for registration; fee; rules.
- ORS 803.445: Authority of counties and districts to impose registration fees; rules; maximum amount.
- OAR 731-090-0020: RUC Payer: Enrolling in the Program
- OAR 731-090-0040: RUC Payer: Reporting and Payment
- OAR 735-030-0115: Determining Combined MPG Ratings for Title and Registration Issuance
- OAR 735-030-0125: Per-mile Road Usage Charge Program Removal and Fees
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.html