ORS 830.520: Circumstances under which chemical tests may be administered.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
Nothing in ORS 830.505 is intended to preclude the administration of chemical tests described in this section. A peace officer may obtain a chemical test of the blood to determine the amount of alcohol in any person’s blood or a test of the person’s blood or a test of the person’s blood or urine, or both, to determine the presence of cannabis, psilocybin, an inhalant or a controlled substance in the person as provided in the following: (1) If, when requested by a peace officer, the person expressly consents to such a test. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, from a person without the person’s consent if: (a) The peace officer has probable cause to believe that the person was operating a boat while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, cannabis, psilocybin, an inhalant or a controlled substance and that evidence of the offense will be found in the person’s blood or urine; and (b) The person is unconscious or otherwise in a condition rendering the person incapable of expressly consenting to the test or tests requested. [1991 c.931 §9; 2017 c.21 §94; 2019 c.431 §16; 2021 c.253 §20]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 250-010-0420: Officer Report — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 830.505 — resolved
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Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors830.html