Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 401 § 401.198 — Seizure of firearms during emergency
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 401 ·
Oregon Code § 401.198·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Seizure of firearms during emergency.
(1) As used in this section, unit of government means any department or
agency of the federal government and any public body as defined by ORS 174.109.
(2)
Notwithstanding ORS 401.165 to 401.236, a unit of government may not seize a
firearm from an individual who lawfully possesses the firearm during a state of
emergency declared under ORS 401.165.
(3) If a unit of
government seizes a firearm from an individual during a state of emergency in
violation of this section, the individual may recover from the unit of
government that seized the firearm all costs incurred in the recovery of the
firearm, including attorney fees, court costs and any other costs incurred in
the recovery of the firearm. [Formerly 401.039]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 401.198
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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