ORS 821.335
All-Terrain Vehicle Highway Access Routes Advisory Committee


(1)

The All-Terrain Vehicle Highway Access Routes Advisory Committee is established.

(2)

The committee consists of seven members.

(3)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

The State Parks and Recreation Director shall appoint:

(A)

Two representatives of all-terrain vehicle users.

(B)

One representative of a city or county.

(C)

One representative of a law enforcement agency.

(D)

One representative who is a member of the public.

(E)

One representative of the State Parks and Recreation Department as a nonvoting member.

(b)

The Director of Transportation shall appoint one representative of the Department of Transportation as a nonvoting member.

(4)

The committee shall:

(a)

Accept and evaluate proposed all-terrain vehicle highway access routes on portions of state highway rights of way;

(b)

Conduct field reviews of proposed all-terrain vehicle highway access routes and consult with the following:

(A)

A county commissioner;

(B)

A sheriff’s office;

(C)

Any road authority with jurisdiction of the proposed all-terrain vehicle highway access route;

(D)

A member of a local all-terrain vehicle user organization;

(E)

A land management agency in the area that provides all-terrain vehicle riding opportunities; and

(F)

If the proposed all-terrain vehicle highway access route is located within the boundaries of a city, a representative of the city;

(c)

Conduct at least one public meeting to explain the proposed all-terrain vehicle highway access route and receive comments; and

(d)

Submit a report to the Department of Transportation and the Oregon Transportation Commission and may include recommendations related to all-terrain vehicle highway access routes on portions of state highway rights of way.

(5)

The committee must take into consideration the following when developing its recommendations:

(a)

The need to create connections between areas open to all-terrain vehicle use.

(b)

Minimizing adverse effects on adjacent landowners.

(c)

Road conditions, including but not limited to road width, shoulders, highway speed, population densities and sight distance.

(d)

The desire of the local community to allow all-terrain vehicle highway access routes to cross portions of state highway rights of way for purposes of highway or trail connectivity, access to recreational areas and promoting tourism.

(e)

Consistency with local all-terrain vehicle use on city streets and county roads adjacent to the portions of state highway rights of way.

(f)

Safety.

(g)

Any other factors the committee considers important.

(6)

A majority of the voting members of the committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(7)

Official action by the committee requires the approval of a majority of the voting members of the committee.

(8)

The committee shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.

(9)

If there is a vacancy for any cause, the appointing authority shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.

(10)

The committee shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the voting members of the committee.

(11)

The committee may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the committee.

(12)

The State Parks and Recreation Department shall provide staff support to the committee.

(13)

Members of the committee are not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed for necessary travel expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties.

(14)

The State Parks and Recreation Department is directed to assist the committee in the performance of the committee’s duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice the members of the committee consider necessary to perform their duties. [2017 c.453 §7]
Note: 821.335 (All-Terrain Vehicle Highway Access Routes Advisory Committee) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 821 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 821.335 — All-Terrain Vehicle Highway Access Routes Advisory Committee, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors821.­html.

821.010
Exemptions from equipment requirements for off-road vehicles
821.020
Applicability of off-road vehicle exemption from general equipment requirements
821.030
Equipment standards for off-road vehicles
821.040
Operation of off-road vehicle without required equipment
821.050
Limits on authority of local governments
821.055
Operation of all-terrain vehicles on certain highways
821.060
Issuance
821.070
Failure to title
821.080
Issuance
821.090
Exemptions from snowmobile registration requirements
821.100
Operation of unregistered snowmobile
821.110
Failure to renew snowmobile registration
821.120
Failure to properly display snowmobile registration numbers
821.130
Out-of-state snowmobile permit
821.140
Failure to carry out-of-state snowmobile permit
821.142
Failure to carry out-of-state all-terrain vehicle permit
821.150
Operation of snowmobile without driving privileges
821.160
Snowmobile operator permit
821.165
Land funded for all-terrain vehicle use from All-Terrain Vehicle Account
821.170
Operation of Class I all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges
821.172
Operation of Class III all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges
821.174
Prohibition on operating Class I, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle while driving privileges suspended
821.176
Operation of Class IV all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges
821.190
Unlawful operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle on highway or railroad
821.191
Operation of Class I, Class II or Class IV all-terrain vehicle on highway
821.192
Operating all-terrain vehicle in violation of posted restrictions
821.195
Operation of all-terrain vehicle without permit and decal
821.200
Exemptions from general prohibition on operating on highway or railroad
821.202
Failure of all-terrain vehicle rider to wear motorcycle helmet
821.203
Endangering all-terrain vehicle operator or passenger
821.204
Issuance of citation for violation of ORS 821.202 or 821.203
821.210
Operating improperly equipped snowmobile
821.220
Operating improperly equipped all-terrain vehicle
821.230
Operating all-terrain vehicle without proper lighting equipment
821.240
Operating snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle while carrying firearm or bow
821.250
Permitting dangerous operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle
821.260
Hunting or harassing animals from snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle
821.280
Committing unlawful damage with snowmobile or Class I, Class II or Class IV all-terrain vehicle
821.285
Committing unlawful damage with Class III all-terrain vehicle
821.290
Dangerous operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle
821.291
Endangering Class I all-terrain vehicle operator
821.292
Endangering Class III all-terrain vehicle operator
821.293
Endangering Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator
821.295
Operating Class II, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle in prohibited snow area
821.310
Treble damages for damage to property
821.320
Snowmobile registration and permit fees
821.330
Designation of all-terrain vehicle highway access routes
821.335
All-Terrain Vehicle Highway Access Routes Advisory Committee
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