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Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 409 § 409.040 — Federal law supersedes state law

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 409 ·
Oregon Code § 409.040 · Enacted · Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Federal law supersedes state law. (1) To the extent that there is any conflict between chapter 319, Oregon Laws 1971, and any federal law referred to or to be administered under chapter 319, Oregon Laws 1971, the federal law in effect on June 8, 1971, is controlling. (2) In all cases where federally granted funds are involved, the federal laws, rules and regulations applicable thereto shall govern notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in ORS 409.010, 409.060, 409.070, 409.093 to 409.160, 411.060 and this subsection. [Formerly 184.780] Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted “chapter 319, Oregon Laws 1971,” for the words “this Act” in section 9, chapter 319, Oregon Laws 1971, compiled as 409.040 (formerly 184.780). Specific ORS references have not been substituted, pursuant to 173.160. These sections may be determined by referring to the 1971 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.
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