2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue
Section 404.300 - Definitions for ORS 404.300 to 404.315.


(1) "Electronic signaling device" includes, but is not limited to, a system consisting of an instrument which emits a radio signal, designed to be carried on the person, an instrument for locating the source of such signal, designed to be utilized by searchers and such instruments as may be employed for testing and maintaining the same.
(2) "Inherent risks of wilderness travel and mountain climbing" includes, but is not limited to, those dangers or conditions, the risk of which is an integral part of these activities, such as becoming lost, incapacitated or for some other reason being unable to return safely without outside assistance. "Inherent risks" include the activities associated with search and rescue, due to the unpredictable circumstances under which search and rescue operations are conducted.
(3) "Wilderness travel" includes, but is not limited to, travel in areas not served by roads suitable for ordinary motor vehicles, whether or not such areas have been officially designated as wilderness areas. [Formerly 401.605]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 10 - Highways, Military

Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue

Section 404.100 - Search and Rescue Coordinator; appointment; duties.

Section 404.105 - Program for air search and rescue.

Section 404.110 - Search and rescue activities; responsibilities of sheriff; delegation of sheriff’s duties.

Section 404.120 - County sheriff to adopt search and rescue plan; contents; annual review.

Section 404.125 - Critique of search and rescue incident; filing amended search and rescue plan with Oregon Department of Emergency Management.

Section 404.130 - Search and rescue incident number.

Section 404.135 - Investigative subpoena.

Section 404.200 - Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215.

Section 404.215 - Workers’ compensation coverage.

Section 404.250 - Leave of absence from employment for search and rescue volunteer.

Section 404.270 - Reimbursement of public body for search and rescue by benefited persons; amount; exceptions.

Section 404.300 - Definitions for ORS 404.300 to 404.315.

Section 404.305 - Assumption of risk of wilderness travel or mountain climbing; use and effect of electronic signaling devices.

Section 404.315 - Exemption from liability for electronic signaling device; exceptions.

Section 404.325 - Posting of emergency contact telephone number.

Section 404.350 - Rescue of companion animal.

Section 404.400 - Agreement for outdoor recreation search and rescue card program.

Section 404.410 - Requirements of program; search and rescue grants; reporting.