ORS 404.200
Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215

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As used in ORS 404.200 (Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215) to 404.215 (Workers’ compensation coverage):

(1)

“Qualified search and rescue volunteer” means:

(a)

A person who is registered with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to conduct search and rescue activities;

(b)

A person who is registered with a sheriff to conduct search and rescue activities;

(c)

A member of a designated search and rescue organization that is registered with a sheriff or the department; or

(d)

A person who is acknowledged in writing as a qualified search and rescue volunteer by the department, or by a sheriff or the designee of a sheriff, at the scene of a search or rescue.

(2)

“Search and rescue activities” means:

(a)

Searching for, rescuing or recovering any person who is missing, injured or deceased; and

(b)

Training to perform the activities described in paragraph (a) of this subsection that is either conducted or approved by a public body. [2009 c.718 §11; 2011 c.403 §1; 2021 c.539 §88g]

Note: The amendments to 404.200 (Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215) by section 88g, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

404.200 (Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215). As used in ORS 404.200 (Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215) to 404.215 (Workers’ compensation coverage):

(1)

“Qualified search and rescue volunteer” means a person who is:

(a)

Registered with the Office of Emergency Management to conduct search and rescue activities;

(b)

Registered with a sheriff to conduct search and rescue activities;

(c)

A member of a designated search and rescue organization that is registered with a sheriff or the Office of Emergency Management; or

(d)

Acknowledged in writing as a qualified search and rescue volunteer by the Office of Emergency Management, or by a sheriff or the designee of a sheriff, at the scene of a search or rescue.

(2)

“Search and rescue activities” means:

(a)

Searching for, rescuing or recovering any person who is missing, injured or deceased; and

(b)

Training to perform the activities described in paragraph (a) of this subsection that is either conducted or approved by a public body.

Source: Section 404.200 — Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors404.html.

404.100
Search and Rescue Coordinator 404.105
Program for air search and rescue 404.110
Search and rescue activities 404.115
Restriction of access to search and rescue area 404.120
County sheriff to adopt search and rescue plan 404.125
Critique of search and rescue incident 404.130
Search and rescue incident number 404.135
Investigative subpoena 404.200
Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215 404.205
Application 404.210
Coverage under Oregon Tort Claims Act 404.215
Workers’ compensation coverage 404.250
Leave of absence from employment for search and rescue volunteer 404.270
Reimbursement of public body for search and rescue by benefited persons 404.300
Definitions for ORS 404.300 to 404.315 404.305
Assumption of risk of wilderness travel or mountain climbing 404.310
Required equipment when guiding children above timberline 404.315
Exemption from liability for electronic signaling device 404.325
Posting of emergency contact telephone number 404.350
Rescue of companion animal 404.400
Agreement for outdoor recreation search and rescue card program 404.410
Requirements of program

ORS 404.200 Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215

(1)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(2)

(a)

(b)

(1)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(2)

(a)

(b)

ORS 404.200
Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215