ORS 809.735: Preemption of local forfeiture ordinances.

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

(1) The seizure and forfeiture provisions of ORS 809.730 do not preempt a city or county ordinance enacted and in effect on June 22, 1999, relating to forfeiture of a motor vehicle operated by a person described in ORS 809.730. (2) The seizure and forfeiture provisions of ORS 809.730 do not preempt a city with a population exceeding 400,000 or a county with a population exceeding 500,000 from enacting, on or before January 1, 2000, an ordinance relating to seizure and forfeiture of a motor vehicle operated by a person described in ORS 809.730. (3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of this section, seizure and forfeiture procedures in a city or county ordinance relating to seizure and forfeiture of a motor vehicle operated by a person described in ORS 809.730 shall be in accordance with ORS chapter 131A. [1999 c.1100 §3; 2009 c.78 §62]

Official history and status

History: Note: 809.735 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code or any chapter or series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

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Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.html