ORS 837.300: Definitions.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
As used in ORS 837.300 to 837.390 and 837.995: (1) “Aircraft” has the meaning given that term in ORS 836.005. (2) “Law enforcement agency” means an agency that employs peace officers, as defined in ORS 133.005, or that prosecutes offenses. (3) “Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109. (4) “Unmanned aircraft system” means an unmanned flying machine, commonly known as a drone, and its associated elements, including communication links and the components that control the machine. (5) “Warrant” means a warrant issued under ORS 133.525 to 133.703. [2013 c.686 §1; 2015 c.315 §1; 2016 c.72 §1] (Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems by Law Enforcement Agencies)
Official history and status
History: Note: 837.300 to 837.390 and 837.995 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 837 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 738-140-0005: Scope and Purpose — implements
- OAR 738-140-0010: Definitions — implements
- OAR 738-140-0015: Civil Penalty Policy — implements
- OAR 738-140-0020: Violations for Which a Civil Penalty May be Imposed — implements
- OAR 738-140-0025: Intentional Violation of Public Body Registration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Requirement — implements
- OAR 738-140-0030: Formula to Determine Amount of Civil penalty for Violations of Chapter 837 — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 837.300 — resolved
- 837.390 — resolved
- 837.995 — resolved
- ORS 836.005 — resolved
- ORS 133.005 — resolved
- ORS 174.109 — resolved
- ORS 133.525 — resolved
- 133.703 — resolved
Cited by
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors837.html