Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 166 § 166.170 — State
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 166 ·
Oregon Code § 166.170·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
State
preemption.
(1)
Except as expressly authorized by state statute, the authority to regulate in
any matter whatsoever the sale, acquisition, transfer, ownership, possession,
storage, transportation or use of firearms or any element relating to firearms
and components thereof, including ammunition, is vested solely in the
Legislative Assembly.
(2) Except as
expressly authorized by state statute, no county, city or other municipal
corporation or district may enact civil or criminal ordinances, including but
not limited to zoning ordinances, to regulate, restrict or prohibit the sale,
acquisition, transfer, ownership, possession, storage, transportation or use of
firearms or any element relating to firearms and components thereof, including
ammunition. Ordinances that are contrary to this subsection are void. [1995
s.s. c.1 §1]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 166.170
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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