2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 480 - Explosives; Flammable Materials; Pressure Vessels
Section 480.235 - Waiting period for issuance of certificate of possession; investigation of applicant; authority of investigating body to require fingerprints; term of certificate; assignment or transfer prohibited; records required.


(2) The issuing authority shall conduct an investigation to ensure that the applicant meets the requirements listed in ORS 480.225 and 480.230. The issuing authority shall include fingerprinting and photographic identification in the investigation. The issuing authority may use fingerprints obtained under this subsection for the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195. Unless the issuing authority finds that the applicant is ineligible under ORS 480.225 or 480.230, the authority shall issue a certificate of possession to the applicant. If the issuing authority finds that the applicant is ineligible under ORS 480.225 or 480.230, the authority shall issue a notification of denial. The denial is subject to the provisions of ORS 480.275.
(3) A certificate of possession is valid for three years from the date of issuance unless suspended or revoked pursuant to ORS 480.270.
(4) A certificate of possession may not be assigned or transferred.
(5) The holder of a certificate of possession shall maintain a record of the type and quantity of all explosives possessed during the certificate period. The record shall be made available upon demand of the issuing authority, a magistrate or a law enforcement agency, public fire department or fire protection agency of this state.
(6) Notwithstanding ORS 181A.195 (5) and (6), the Department of State Police shall maintain in the department’s files fingerprint cards submitted to it for purposes of conducting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 on applicants for a certificate of possession. [1971 c.518 §8; 1981 c.635 §4; 1983 c.100 §5; 1999 c.980 §7; 2005 c.730 §28]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources

Chapter 480 - Explosives; Flammable Materials; Pressure Vessels

Section 480.040 - Sale, exchange or possession, when unlawful.

Section 480.070 - Fire bombs prohibited; exceptions.

Section 480.085 - Requirement for removal of unused explosives from work area.

Section 480.111 - Definitions for ORS 480.111 to 480.165.

Section 480.120 - Sale, possession and use of fireworks prohibited; exceptions; enforcement.

Section 480.123 - Use for repelling birds or other animals; permit; rules.

Section 480.127 - Permit for retail sale of consumer fireworks; fee; rules.

Section 480.130 - Permit for fireworks display; permit for wholesale sale of consumer fireworks; fee; rules.

Section 480.140 - Fireworks displays to be under supervision of police and fire department chiefs or county court.

Section 480.150 - Permits for fireworks sales or displays; rules; security.

Section 480.152 - Publication of advertisement for sale of unlawful fireworks prohibited.

Section 480.154 - Manufacturer or wholesaler required to maintain records of sale of fireworks; shipments to show permit number; confiscation.

Section 480.156 - Sale of fireworks to out-of-state resident without valid license or permit prohibited; seller to ascertain license or permit requirements of other states; seller’s records.

Section 480.158 - Parents of minor liable for costs incurred in suppressing fires caused by use of fireworks by minor; exception.

Section 480.160 - Local regulation and effect of state law; local enforcement authority.

Section 480.165 - Civil penalty for fireworks law violations.

Section 480.200 - Definitions for ORS 480.200 to 480.290.

Section 480.205 - Application.

Section 480.210 - Certificate, license or permit required; display upon demand; defenses.

Section 480.215 - Transfer of explosives limited.

Section 480.225 - Eligibility for certificate of possession.

Section 480.230 - Application for certificate of possession; fee.

Section 480.235 - Waiting period for issuance of certificate of possession; investigation of applicant; authority of investigating body to require fingerprints; term of certificate; assignment or transfer prohibited; records required.

Section 480.244 - Storage facility approval; inspection; relocation; rules; fees.

Section 480.270 - Revocation or suspension for violations; surrender of certificate of possession.

Section 480.280 - Administration and enforcement by State Fire Marshal; rules; appointment of assistants.

Section 480.290 - Requirements for person driving vehicle transporting explosives.

Section 480.310 - Definitions for ORS 480.315 to 480.385.

Section 480.315 - Policy.

Section 480.340 - Coin-operated or self-service gasoline pumps prohibited; automatic shut-off devices regulated; aviation fuel exception.

Section 480.341 - Customer operation of gasoline dispensing device in low-population county of eastern Oregon.

Section 480.343 - Customer operation of gasoline dispensing device in specified coastal counties.

Section 480.344 - Equal access for persons with disabilities.

Section 480.345 - Conditions for operation of dispensing device by certain nonretail customers.

Section 480.347 - Use of gasoline dispensing device by emergency service volunteer; conditions.

Section 480.349 - Use of gasoline dispensing device by motorcycle operator.

Section 480.350 - License required for operation of nonretail facility; application; fee; term; renewal; disposition of fees.

Section 480.355 - Conditional use license; qualifications; application; review of denial.

Section 480.365 - Suspension, revocation, refusal to issue or renew nonretail facility license; procedure.

Section 480.370 - Subpoenas for investigation; effect of failure to comply.

Section 480.375 - Safety inspection of facilities by State Fire Marshal; audit; investigation of law violations.

Section 480.380 - Rules.

Section 480.385 - Civil penalty for gasoline dispensing law violations.

Section 480.390 - Nonretail facilities at airports; rules.

Section 480.420 - Liquefied petroleum gas rules and regulations; conformity with standards of National Fire Protection Association.

Section 480.432 - Licenses required; exceptions.

Section 480.434 - Examination of applicants for licenses; examination fee; issuance of license.

Section 480.435 - Licenses; revocation; suspension; refusal to issue or renew.

Section 480.436 - License fees; term of licenses; delinquency penalty.

Section 480.445 - Regulation of liquefied petroleum gas container or receptacle siting and installation.

Section 480.450 - Notice of new installations; fees; inspections after original inspection; notice of changes; correction of improper installations required.

Section 480.460 - Disposition of fees.

Section 480.515 - Definitions for ORS 480.510 to 480.670.

Section 480.520 - Purpose of ORS 480.510 to 480.670.

Section 480.525 - Exempt vessels; rules; fee.

Section 480.530 - Powers and duties of department.

Section 480.535 - Board of Boiler Rules; members; duties; qualifications; confirmation; rules.

Section 480.540 - Term of members; removal; compensation and expenses.

Section 480.545 - Rules; minimum safety standards; fees.

Section 480.550 - Minimum safety standards; effect on existing vessels; application of subsequent amendments.

Section 480.555 - Prohibitions relating to nonconforming vessels; exemptions.

Section 480.560 - Inspections; testing; rules.

Section 480.565 - Chief and deputy inspectors; special inspectors.

Section 480.570 - Inspections by special inspectors or others; effect on permit fees; exempt boilers and vessels.

Section 480.580 - Access to buildings and premises by inspectors.

Section 480.585 - Temporary operation authorization; operating permit; suspension or revocation.

Section 480.595 - Permits; rules; fees.

Section 480.600 - Special provisions on permit and inspection fees; notice from insurer.

Section 480.605 - Miscellaneous fees.

Section 480.615 - Appeals.

Section 480.630 - Licensing of boiler contractors and persons installing, altering or repairing boilers or pressure vessels; installation permits; fees; continuing education.

Section 480.634 - Exemption of journeyman plumber for certain activities.

Section 480.645 - Standardized examination; administration.

Section 480.647 - Quality control procedures for welding on nonboiler external piping; rules.

Section 480.660 - Notice of violation; correction; when use prohibited; appeal.

Section 480.990 - Penalties.