Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 778 § 778.015 — Purposes and general powers of port
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 778 ·
Oregon Code § 778.015·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Purposes and general powers of port.
The object, purpose and occupation of the Port of Portland shall be to promote
the maritime, shipping, aviation, commercial and industrial interests of the
port as by law specifically authorized. Subject to ORS 778.016, the port may
acquire, hold, use, dispose of and convey real and personal property, make any
and all contracts the making of which is not by this chapter expressly
prohibited. It may do any other acts and things which are requisite, necessary
or convenient in accomplishing the purpose described or in carrying out the
powers granted to it by law. The port may supply surface and air craft with
fuel and other supplies at reasonable cost as may be for the best interests of
the port. [Amended by 1959 c.362 §1; 1971 c.728 §104; 2013 c.689 §1]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 778.015
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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