Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 778 § 778.260 — Ordinances for regulating use of port properties; port peace officers;
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 778 ·
Oregon Code § 778.260·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Ordinances for regulating use of port properties; port peace officers;
jurisdiction.
(1)
The board of the Port of Portland in accordance with ORS 198.510 to 198.600 may
by ordinance adopt, amend or repeal regulations as convenient or necessary to
provide for policing or regulating the use of properties owned, operated,
maintained or controlled by the port and of facilities located at or in
conjunction with these properties.
(2) The port may
appoint peace officers who have all the powers and authority given by statute
to peace officers of this state.
(3) This section
does not limit the authority of a state, county or municipal peace officer to
enforce state laws and city and county ordinances at properties owned,
operated, maintained or controlled by the port and at facilities located at or
in conjunction with these properties. [1955 c.425 §§1,2,3; 1971 c.268 §22; 1971
c.728 §135; 1979 c.102 §1; 2009 c.299 §2]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 778.260
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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