Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 448 § 448.315 — Special police to enforce ORS 448.295
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 448 ·
Oregon Code § 448.315·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Special police to enforce ORS 448.295.
The mayor or authorities having control of the community water supply system
supplying the city may appoint special police officers who:
(1) After taking
oath, shall have the powers of constables.
(2) May arrest
with or without warrant any person committing, within the territory described
in ORS 448.295, for:
(a) Any offense
against the purity of the domestic water supply source or the community water
supply system under state law or an ordinance of such city; or
(b) Any violation
of any rule of the Oregon Health Authority or the authorities having control of
the city water system for the protection of the purity of the domestic water
supply source or the community water supply system.
(3) May take any
person arrested for any violation under this section before any court having
jurisdiction thereof to be proceeded with according to law.
(4) When on duty,
shall wear in plain view a badge or shield bearing the words Special Police
and the name of the city for which appointed. [Formerly 449.315; 1991 c.67 §124;
2003 c.14 §271; 2009 c.595 §863]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 448.315
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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