2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 778 - Port of Portland
Section 778.008 - Port of Portland granted powers of ports formed under ORS chapter 777; exceptions; additional powers.


(2) Subject to subsection (1) of this section, the Port of Portland has all powers possessed by ports formed under ORS 285A.666 to 285A.732, 777.005 to 777.725, 777.915 to 777.953 and 777.990.
(3) ORS 777.530 and 777.535 apply to the Port of Portland and the Port of Portland has all powers granted to other ports under ORS 777.530 and 777.535.
(4) The Port of Portland shall do such things, perform such duties and exercise such powers as it may be authorized or empowered to do, perform or exercise by any Act of the legislature passed for that purpose, though not directly in amendment of this chapter. The powers granted by this chapter are in addition to other powers granted by law to the port.
(5) In addition to such other duties, functions and powers as may be imposed upon the Port of Portland, the port may make recommendations to the Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots. [1971 c.728 §116; 1987 c.775 §7; subsection (3) enacted as 1989 c.644 §5]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation

Chapter 778 - Port of Portland

Section 778.005 - Definitions.

Section 778.008 - Port of Portland granted powers of ports formed under ORS chapter 777; exceptions; additional powers.

Section 778.010 - District known as Port of Portland; boundaries; capacity to sue.

Section 778.016 - Best value standards for Port of Portland contracts and space leases.

Section 778.020 - Acquisition of City of Portland property by port; assumption of bonds; election.

Section 778.025 - Power to engage in certain commercial activities.

Section 778.030 - Power to issue general obligation bonds; limitation; dedication of revenues; use of proceeds.

Section 778.040 - General obligation bond issues to be approved by electors.

Section 778.065 - Port taxing power; annual limitation.

Section 778.070 - Tax levy.

Section 778.073 - Recreational facilities; development; operation; maintenance.

Section 778.085 - Control over port waters and wharf lines; adoption and enforcement of navigational rules; authority to establish penalties; limitation.

Section 778.100 - Reclamation of lands within port limits; assessments; lien; hearing; appeal.

Section 778.105 - Port required to contract for work and materials; dry docks; bids.

Section 778.110 - Personnel; membership in retirement systems.

Section 778.145 - Issuance of revenue bonds; election; use of proceeds; status of bonds.

Section 778.150 - Ordinance authorizing revenue bonds; content; special trust funds; trustees; enforcement.

Section 778.155 - Form and content of bonds.

Section 778.160 - Borrowing in anticipation of bond sale; bond anticipation notes; content; sale.

Section 778.210 - Qualifications of members.

Section 778.215 - Appointment; confirmation; vacancies.

Section 778.225 - Meetings; rules; quorum; executive committee.

Section 778.230 - Board officers.

Section 778.235 - Causes of vacancies; leaves of absence.

Section 778.255 - Enactment of port ordinances; effective date; passage; effect of referendum.

Section 778.260 - Ordinances for regulating use of port properties; port peace officers; jurisdiction.

Section 778.270 - Initiative and referendum procedures.