ORS 480.235
Waiting period for issuance of certificate of possession

  • investigation of applicant
  • authority of investigating body to require fingerprints
  • term of certificate
  • assignment or transfer prohibited
  • records required

(1)

A certificate of possession shall be issued or denied within 45 days after the date of the application or the conclusion of the investigation conducted by the issuing authority pursuant to subsection (2) of this section.

(2)

The issuing authority shall conduct an investigation to ensure that the applicant meets the requirements listed in ORS 480.225 (Eligibility for certificate of possession) and 480.230 (Application for certificate of possession). The issuing authority shall include fingerprinting and photographic identification in the investigation. The issuing authority may use fingerprints obtained under this subsection for the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check). Unless the issuing authority finds that the applicant is ineligible under ORS 480.225 (Eligibility for certificate of possession) or 480.230 (Application for certificate of possession), the authority shall issue a certificate of possession to the applicant. If the issuing authority finds that the applicant is ineligible under ORS 480.225 (Eligibility for certificate of possession) or 480.230 (Application for certificate of possession), the authority shall issue a notification of denial. The denial is subject to the provisions of ORS 480.275 (Hearings on denial, suspension or revocation of certificate).

(3)

A certificate of possession is valid for three years from the date of issuance unless suspended or revoked pursuant to ORS 480.270 (Revocation or suspension for violations).

(4)

A certificate of possession may not be assigned or transferred.

(5)

The holder of a certificate of possession shall maintain a record of the type and quantity of all explosives possessed during the certificate period. The record shall be made available upon demand of the issuing authority, a magistrate or a law enforcement agency, public fire department or fire protection agency of this state.

(6)

Notwithstanding ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) (5) and (6), the Department of State Police shall maintain in the department’s files fingerprint cards submitted to it for purposes of conducting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) on applicants for a certificate of possession. [1971 c.518 §8; 1981 c.635 §4; 1983 c.100 §5; 1999 c.980 §7; 2005 c.730 §28]

Source: Section 480.235 — Waiting period for issuance of certificate of possession; investigation of applicant; authority of investigating body to require fingerprints; term of certificate; assignment or transfer prohibited; records required, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors480.­html.

480.010
Labels for blasting powder and fuse 480.020
Prohibition against sale of bad powder 480.030
Fuse unfit for use and sale 480.040
Sale, exchange or possession, when unlawful 480.050
Prohibition against intrastate transportation of explosives in passenger vehicle operated by common carrier 480.060
Transportation of certain explosives prohibited 480.070
Fire bombs prohibited 480.085
Requirement for removal of unused explosives from work area 480.095
Penalty and civil liability for violation of ORS 480.085 480.111
Definitions for ORS 480.111 to 480.165 480.120
Sale, possession and use of fireworks prohibited 480.123
Use for repelling birds or other animals 480.124
Use for control of predatory animals allowed 480.127
Permit for retail sale of consumer fireworks 480.130
Permit for fireworks display 480.140
Fireworks displays to be under supervision of police and fire department chiefs or county court 480.150
Permits for fireworks sales or displays 480.152
Publication of advertisement for sale of unlawful fireworks prohibited 480.154
Manufacturer or wholesaler required to maintain records of sale of fireworks 480.156
Sale of fireworks to out-of-state resident without valid license or permit prohibited 480.158
Parents of minor liable for costs incurred in suppressing fires caused by use of fireworks by minor 480.160
Local regulation and effect of state law 480.165
Civil penalty for fireworks law violations 480.200
Definitions for ORS 480.200 to 480.290 480.205
Application 480.210
Certificate, license or permit required 480.215
Transfer of explosives limited 480.225
Eligibility for certificate of possession 480.230
Application for certificate of possession 480.235
Waiting period for issuance of certificate of possession 480.239
Application for renewal of certificate of possession 480.244
Storage facility approval 480.265
Report of loss, theft or unlawful removal of explosives required 480.270
Revocation or suspension for violations 480.275
Hearings on denial, suspension or revocation of certificate 480.280
Administration and enforcement by State Fire Marshal 480.290
Requirements for person driving vehicle transporting explosives 480.310
Definitions for ORS 480.315 to 480.385 480.315
Policy 480.320
Use of coin-operated pumps and dispensing of gasoline by self-service declared hazardous 480.330
Operation of gasoline dispensing device by public prohibited 480.340
Coin-operated or self-service gasoline pumps prohibited 480.341
Customer operation of gasoline dispensing device in low-population county of eastern Oregon 480.343
Customer operation of gasoline dispensing device in specified coastal counties 480.344
Equal access for persons with disabilities 480.345
Conditions for operation of dispensing device by certain nonretail customers 480.347
Use of gasoline dispensing device by emergency service volunteer 480.349
Use of gasoline dispensing device by motorcycle operator 480.350
License required for operation of nonretail facility 480.355
Conditional use license 480.360
Exemption from gallonage requirements of ORS 480.345 480.365
Suspension, revocation, refusal to issue or renew nonretail facility license 480.370
Subpoenas for investigation 480.375
Safety inspection of facilities by State Fire Marshal 480.380
Rules 480.385
Civil penalty for gasoline dispensing law violations 480.390
Nonretail facilities at airports 480.410
Definition 480.420
Liquefied petroleum gas rules and regulations 480.430
Liquefied petroleum gas containers 480.432
Licenses required 480.434
Examination of applicants for licenses 480.435
Licenses 480.436
License fees 480.440
Inspection of certain storage tanks 480.445
Regulation of liquefied petroleum gas container or receptacle siting and installation 480.450
Notice of new installations 480.460
Disposition of fees 480.510
Short title 480.515
Definitions for ORS 480.510 to 480.670 480.520
Purpose of ORS 480.510 to 480.670 480.525
Exempt vessels 480.530
Powers and duties of department 480.535
Board of Boiler Rules 480.540
Term of members 480.545
Rules 480.550
Minimum safety standards 480.555
Prohibitions relating to nonconforming vessels 480.560
Inspections 480.565
Chief and deputy inspectors 480.570
Inspections by special inspectors or others 480.580
Access to buildings and premises by inspectors 480.585
Temporary operation authorization 480.595
Permits 480.600
Special provisions on permit and inspection fees 480.605
Miscellaneous fees 480.610
Disposition of fees 480.615
Appeals 480.630
Licensing of boiler contractors and persons installing, altering or repairing boilers or pressure vessels 480.632
Employment of unlicensed worker prohibited 480.634
Exemption of journeyman plumber for certain activities 480.640
When court action not available 480.645
Standardized examination 480.647
Quality control procedures for welding on nonboiler external piping 480.660
Notice of violation 480.670
Civil penalty for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Law violations 480.990
Penalties
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Current through early 2024

§ 480.235’s source at oregon​.gov