Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 837 § 837.385 — Preemption of local laws regulating unmanned aircraft systems

Preemption of local laws regulating unmanned aircraft systems. Except as expressly authorized by state statute, the authority to regulate the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft systems is vested solely in the Legislative Assembly. Except as expressly authorized by state statute, a local government, as defined ORS 174.116, may not enact an ordinance or resolution that regulates the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft systems or otherwise engage in the regulation of the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft systems. [2013 c.686 §17; 2015 c.315 §12] Note: See note under 837.300.