ORS 480.345
Conditions for operation of dispensing device by certain nonretail customers
(1)
The owner or operator shall hold a current nonretail facility license issued by the State Fire Marshal under ORS 480.350 (License required for operation of nonretail facility);(2)
Except as provided in ORS 480.360 (Exemption from gallonage requirements of ORS 480.345), a nonretail customer shall purchase at least 900 gallons of Class 1 flammable liquids or diesel fuel from any source during a 12-month period or, if the amount of such liquids or fuel purchased is less than 900 gallons annually, file documentation that:(a)
The fuel qualifies as a deductible farming expense on the customer’s federal income tax return;(b)
The fuel was purchased by a governmental agency providing fire, ambulance or police services; or(c)
The fuel was purchased by:(A)
A people’s utility district organized under ORS chapter 261;(B)
A domestic water supply district organized under ORS chapter 264;(C)
A mass transit district organized under ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet);(D)
A metropolitan service district organized under ORS chapter 268;(E)
A special road district organized under ORS 371.305 (Authority to form special road districts) to 371.360 (Deposit of tax proceeds in bank);(F)
A 9-1-1 communications district organized under ORS 403.300 (Definitions for ORS 403.300 to 403.380) to 403.380 (Advisory committee);(G)
A sanitary district organized under ORS 450.005 (Definitions for ORS 450.005 to 450.245) to 450.245 (Application of ORS 450.005 to 450.245 to districts organized under former laws);(H)
A sanitary authority, water authority or joint water and sanitary authority organized under ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners);(I)
A rural fire protection district organized under ORS chapter 478;(J)
A water improvement district organized under ORS chapter 552;(K)
A water control district organized under ORS chapter 553; or(L)
A port organized under ORS chapter 777.(3)
The nonretail customer shall provide a federal employer identification number or equivalent documentation to indicate participation in a business or employment with a government agency or nonprofit or charitable organization;(4)
The nonretail customer, other than the owner or operator, dispensing Class 1 flammable liquids shall be employed by a business, government agency or nonprofit or charitable organization and shall dispense Class 1 flammable liquids only into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle or other container owned or used by the business, government agency or nonprofit or charitable organization;(5)
The nonretail customer, other than the owner, operator or employee, dispensing Class 1 flammable liquids shall have satisfied safety training requirements in compliance with rules of the State Fire Marshal; and(6)
The owner or operator shall enter into a written agreement with nonretail customers permitted under this section to dispense fuel at the nonretail facility. Except as otherwise provided in ORS 480.355 (Conditional use license), the agreement shall at a minimum:(a)
Certify that the nonretail customer will purchase at least 900 gallons of Class 1 flammable liquids or diesel fuel from any source during a 12-month period or, if the amount of such liquids or fuel purchased is less than 900 gallons annually, file documentation that:(A)
The fuel qualifies as a deductible farming expense on the customer’s federal income tax return; or(B)
The fuel was purchased by a governmental agency providing fire, ambulance or police services;(b)
Provide a federal employer identification number or equivalent documentation to indicate participation in a business or employment with a government agency or nonprofit or charitable organization;(c)
Certify that the nonretail customer is employed by a business, government agency or nonprofit or charitable organization and that the nonretail customer shall dispense Class 1 flammable liquids only into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle or other container owned or used by the business, government agency or nonprofit or charitable organization;(d)
Certify that the nonretail customer has satisfied safety training requirements in compliance with rules of the State Fire Marshal; and(e)
Require the nonretail customer to submit a sworn statement, as defined in ORS 162.055 (Definitions for ORS 162.055 to 162.425), that the information supplied in the agreement is true and correct. [1991 c.863 §50; 1993 c.469 §7; 2001 c.328 §§1,2; 2010 c.107 §14; 2015 c.207 §1]
Source:
Section 480.345 — Conditions for operation of dispensing device by certain nonretail customers, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors480.html.
Notes of Decisions
Distinction between retail and nonretail customers does not violate section 20, Article I, Oregon Constitution. Southern Wasco County Ambulance Service v. State of Oregon, 156 Or App 543, 968 P2d 848 (1998), Sup Ct review denied
Authority of State Fire Marshal to issue licenses is not invalid due to vagueness. Southern Wasco County Ambulance Service v. State of Oregon, 156 Or App 543, 968 P2d 848 (1998), Sup Ct review denied
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