ORS 822.285
Additional powers of board
- fees
- rules
(1)
In carrying out its investigative and enforcement duties, functions and powers, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Board of Towing may procure services and award a contract for the personal services of a subject matter expert, on a case-by-case basis, in any manner deemed practical or convenient. The price of such contracts, including any amendments, may not exceed $25,000.(2)
If the board has reason to believe that any person has been engaged or is engaging in any violation of ORS 98.853 (Conditions allowing towing), 98.854 (Prohibitions placed on tower), 98.856 (Tower responsibility of disclosure to owner or operator of vehicle), 98.858 (Right of owner or person in lawful possession of vehicle to redeem or inspect vehicle, contact tower and obtain property of emergency nature), 181A.350 (Eligibility of towing business to be placed on department list), 822.200 (Operating illegal towing business), 822.215 (Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or refusal of certificate), 822.225 (Failure to remove injurious substance), 822.230 (City or county regulation of towing businesses), 822.235 (Recovery after theft), 822.250 (State Board of Towing) to 822.290 (Denial of participation on Department of State Police tow rotation), 822.605 (False swearing relating to regulation of vehicle related businesses) or 822.995 (Civil penalties for violations related to towing) or any rule adopted under those statutes, or any order issued by the board, the board may, without bond, bring suit in the name and on behalf of the State of Oregon in the circuit court of any county of this state to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with ORS 98.853 (Conditions allowing towing), 98.854 (Prohibitions placed on tower), 98.856 (Tower responsibility of disclosure to owner or operator of vehicle), 98.858 (Right of owner or person in lawful possession of vehicle to redeem or inspect vehicle, contact tower and obtain property of emergency nature), 181A.350 (Eligibility of towing business to be placed on department list), 822.200 (Operating illegal towing business), 822.215 (Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or refusal of certificate), 822.225 (Failure to remove injurious substance), 822.230 (City or county regulation of towing businesses), 822.235 (Recovery after theft), 822.250 (State Board of Towing) to 822.290 (Denial of participation on Department of State Police tow rotation), 822.605 (False swearing relating to regulation of vehicle related businesses) or 822.995 (Civil penalties for violations related to towing) or any rule adopted under those statutes, or any order issued by the board. Upon a proper showing, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or writ of mandamus shall be granted.(3)
The board, by rule, may impose a fee on any person holding or applying for a towing business certificate. The amount of the fee shall be established to recover expenses incurred by the board in carrying out ORS 822.250 (State Board of Towing) to 822.290 (Denial of participation on Department of State Police tow rotation) and 822.995 (Civil penalties for violations related to towing). Any fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited into the State Board of Towing Account established under ORS 822.270 (State Board of Towing Account). [2021 c.578 §9]
Source:
Section 822.285 — Additional powers of board; fees; rules, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.html.
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