Oregon Code § 735.200·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Legislative findings; purpose.
(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:
(a) Some
businesses and service providers in Oregon have experienced major problems in
both the availability and affordability of commercial liability insurance.
Premiums for such insurance policies have recently grown as much as 500 percent
and the availability of such insurance in Oregon markets has greatly
diminished.
(b) These
businesses and service providers are essential to achieve goals such as
increased workforce productivity, family self-sufficiency and the maintenance
and improvement of the health of the citizens of Oregon. The lack of adequate
commercial liability insurance threatens these businesses and services.
(2) The
Legislative Assembly therefore declares it is the purpose of ORS 735.200 to