Oregon Code § 825.162·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Cargo
insurance.
(1) A
certificate or permit may not be issued to any person to operate intrastate as
a for-hire carrier of freight or express until the person has in effect cargo
insurance in such penal sum as the Department of Transportation may deem
necessary to protect adequately the interests of the public. This policy shall
bind the assurer for loss of, or damage to, property carried in, upon or
attached to the motor vehicles or other equipment operated by, for or under the
control of the assured, or while in the care or custody of the assured.
(2) The
department may waive the requirement of cargo insurance for any carrier whose
service is limited to commodities not subject to material damage or loss
through ordinary transportation hazards. [Formerly 767.200; 2011 c.73 §1]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 825.162
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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