ORS 837.385
Preemption of local laws regulating unmanned aircraft systems

Except as expressly authorized by state statute, the authority to regulate the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft systems is vested solely in the Legislative Assembly. Except as expressly authorized by state statute, a local government, as defined ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined), may not enact an ordinance or resolution that regulates the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft systems or otherwise engage in the regulation of the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft systems. [2013 c.686 §17; 2015 c.315 §12]
Note: See note under 837.300 (Definitions).

Source: Section 837.385 — Preemption of local laws regulating unmanned aircraft systems, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors837.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

837.005
Exemptions of certain aircraft from requirements of registration 837.010
Federal pilot certificate required 837.015
Registration of aircraft 837.030
Exhibition of certificate on demand 837.040
Persons required to register aircraft 837.045
Fee schedule 837.050
Transfer of aircraft registration moneys to State Aviation Account 837.055
Assignment of number 837.060
Expiration and renewal of registrations 837.065
Effect of paying aircraft registration fee with worthless check 837.070
Notice of sale of aircraft 837.075
Aircraft dealer’s license 837.080
Prohibited operation of aircraft 837.085
Dropping articles without permit prohibited 837.090
Landings on public highways and grounds prohibited 837.095
Flying over military and naval establishments 837.100
Issuance of citations for violations 837.300
Definitions 837.310
Restrictions 837.320
Authorized use upon issuance of warrant 837.330
Written consent 837.335
Search and rescue 837.340
Investigations of crimes and accidents 837.345
Training 837.350
Restrictions 837.360
Restrictions 837.362
Policies and procedures for use of data 837.365
Weaponized unmanned aircraft systems 837.370
Operation over privately owned premises 837.372
Operation over critical infrastructure facility 837.374
Reckless interference with aircraft 837.375
Interference with an unmanned aircraft system 837.380
Action by owner of real property 837.385
Preemption of local laws regulating unmanned aircraft systems 837.387
Regulation of unmanned aircraft systems in parks owned by local government 837.390
Applicability 837.990
Penalties 837.995
Crimes involving unmanned aircraft systems 837.998
Civil penalties

Current through early 2026

§ 837.385. Preemption of local laws regulating unmanned aircraft systems's source at oregon​.gov