(2) A tax or assessment may be imposed under section 7, 8 or 8b, chapter 753, Oregon Laws 2013, upon the taking effect of an ordinance adopted by the governing body of the county that so provides. An emergency may not be declared in an ordinance described in this subsection. [1973 c.282 §6; 1975 c.736 §3; 2013 c.753 §11]
Note: The amendments to 203.055 by section 12, chapter 753, Oregon Laws 2013, become operative January 2, 2024. See section 13, chapter 753, Oregon Laws 2013, as amended by section 2, chapter 681, Oregon Laws 2017. The text that is operative on and after January 2, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience. Any ordinance, adopted by a county governing body under ORS 203.035 and imposing, or providing an exemption from, taxation shall receive the approval of the electors of the county before taking effect.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections
Chapter 203 - County Governing Bodies; County Home Rule
Section 203.010 - General powers of county as body politic and corporate.
Section 203.015 - Power of county to contract for purchase or lease of real or personal property.
Section 203.035 - Power of county governing body or electors over matters of county concern.
Section 203.055 - Referral of taxation related ordinance.
Section 203.085 - County election dates; emergency elections.
Section 203.105 - Program in Governor’s office to assist counties in fiscal distress.
Section 203.135 - Eminent domain power of county.
Section 203.148 - Public Land Corner Preservation Fund; fees for recording.
Section 203.240 - Organization, powers and duties of board.
Section 203.710 - Performance of functions by officers designated by county law; definition.
Section 203.725 - County charter amendment; single subject; separate submission to electors.
Section 203.770 - Copies of charters and amendments, revisions and repeals; judicial notice.
Section 203.810 - Offenses under county law; jurisdiction; prosecutions; enforcement.