Oregon Code § 131.880·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Appointment of railroad police officers; liability.
The Governor, upon application of
any railroad company operating in this state, may appoint and commission,
during the pleasure of the Governor, persons designated by the company and to
serve at the expense of the company, as police officers, with the powers of
peace officers and who, after being duly sworn, may act as police officers to
protect the railroad company property and the persons or property of the
railroad company passengers or employees. The railroad company designating such
persons is civilly responsible for any abuse of their authority. [1973 c.676 §1]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 131.880
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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