(a) The person is not subject to the prohibitions and penalties under ORS 822.300 while transporting vehicles as provided under this section.
(b) The person is entitled to apply for and receive a sufficient number of special vehicle transporter plates or devices and may transport vehicles as provided under this section while displaying the plate or device. Only one plate or device shall be displayed on a vehicle. The plates or devices shall require a fee for issuance as provided in ORS 805.250. A plate or device issued under this paragraph may be used on any vehicle transported by the person.
(c) The person may drive or tow on its own wheels over the highways of this state any unregistered vehicle or manufactured structure from outside this state or from manufacturers or dealers within this state to a prospective purchaser, manufacturer or dealer in this or any other state, territory or foreign country. This paragraph only permits the person to transport manufactured structures from the place of manufacture to the place of business of a manufactured structure dealer holding a license under ORS 446.691 or 446.696 or a temporary manufactured structure dealer license under ORS 446.701 or to a place outside of Oregon. Any other movement of a manufactured structure by the person must be under a trip permit issued by a county as agent for the Department of Consumer and Business Services.
(2) The Department of Transportation shall provide for the issuance and renewal of vehicle transporter certificates under this section to persons regularly engaged in businesses that require the certificates.
(3) Vehicle transporter certificates issued under this section are subject to all of the following:
(a) A certificate described in this section is valid for a one-year period and shall be renewed as provided by the department.
(b) The department shall not issue a certificate to a person until the fee for issuance of the certificate under ORS 822.700 is paid.
(4) The department may adopt necessary rules for the administration of the laws relating to the regulation of vehicle transporters, the issuance and renewal of vehicle transporter certificates, the issuance of vehicle transporter identification cards and the issuance of vehicle transporter plates. The rules adopted under this subsection must be consistent with any rules regarding vehicle transporters that are adopted under ORS chapter 825. The rules may include, but are not limited to, grounds and procedures for the revocation, denial or suspension of vehicle transporter certificates and for placing vehicle transporters on probationary status.
(5) A person issued a certificate under this section is subject to regulation under ORS chapter 825. [1983 c.338 §819; 1985 c.16 §415; 1985 c.598 §10; 1987 c.261 §9d; 1993 c.741 §146; 1995 c.733 §79; 1999 c.359 §6; 2003 c.655 §139]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation
Chapter 822 - Regulation of Vehicle Related Businesses
Section 822.005 - Acting as vehicle dealer without certificate; penalty.
Section 822.009 - Civil penalties for violations of statutes or rules.
Section 822.015 - Exemptions from vehicle dealer certification requirement; rules.
Section 822.020 - Issuance of certificate; fee.
Section 822.022 - Restrictions on issuing certificates.
Section 822.025 - Application contents.
Section 822.027 - Education requirements for vehicle dealers.
Section 822.030 - Bond or letter of credit requirements; rights of action.
Section 822.033 - Requirements for certificate of insurance; exemptions.
Section 822.042 - Procedures for transfer of interest in vehicle by vehicle dealer.
Section 822.043 - Dealer preparation and submission of documents; privilege tax.
Section 822.045 - Vehicle dealer offenses; penalties.
Section 822.047 - Brokerage services.
Section 822.048 - Remedy for failure to submit title.
Section 822.050 - Revocation, cancellation or suspension of certificate.
Section 822.055 - Failure to return revoked, canceled or suspended certificate; penalty.
Section 822.060 - Illegal consignment practices; exception; penalty; rules.
Section 822.065 - Violation of consigned vehicle transfer; penalty.
Section 822.070 - Conducting illegal vehicle rebuilding business; penalty.
Section 822.080 - Procedures for civil penalties imposed under ORS 822.009; disposition of moneys.
Section 822.082 - "Recreational vehicle service facility" defined; display of location.
Section 822.083 - "Show" defined; conditions for participation in show.
Section 822.084 - Show license; fee; rules.
Section 822.086 - New recreational vehicle sales; warranty statement.
Section 822.090 - Unlawful subleasing of motor vehicle; penalty.
Section 822.093 - Sale of vehicles involving possessory liens; records; rules; penalty.
Section 822.100 - Conducting a motor vehicle dismantling business without a certificate; penalties.
Section 822.105 - Exemption from certificate requirement.
Section 822.110 - Dismantler certificate; refusal to issue; duplicate certificate.
Section 822.115 - Application contents.
Section 822.130 - Inspection of books, records, inventory and premises.
Section 822.133 - Requirements of dismantler operating motor vehicle dismantling business.
Section 822.135 - Improperly conducting motor vehicle dismantling business; penalty.
Section 822.137 - Dismantler conduct resulting in civil penalty; rules.
Section 822.140 - Local government approval requirements.
Section 822.145 - Imposition of sanctions; rules.
Section 822.200 - Operating illegal towing business; exceptions; penalties.
Section 822.205 - Certificate; qualifications; fee.
Section 822.210 - Privileges granted by certificate; duration; renewal; regulation of holder.
Section 822.213 - Transporting property for hire.
Section 822.217 - Proportional registration for tow vehicles; rules.
Section 822.218 - Cancellation of identification device for proportionally registered tow vehicle.
Section 822.220 - Authorization to obstruct traffic; failure to take precautions; penalty.
Section 822.225 - Failure to remove injurious substance; penalty.
Section 822.230 - City or county regulation of towing businesses.
Section 822.235 - Recovery after theft.
Section 822.250 - State Board of Towing; membership; terms of office; compensation and expenses.
Section 822.255 - Chair and vice chair; quorum; meetings.
Section 822.260 - Administrative officer for board; subordinate officers and employees.
Section 822.265 - Rulemaking authority; board seal.
Section 822.270 - State Board of Towing Account.
Section 822.285 - Additional powers of board; fees; rules.
Section 822.300 - Acting as vehicle transporter without certificate; exemptions; penalty.
Section 822.305 - Exemptions from vehicle transporter certification requirement.
Section 822.315 - Improper use of vehicle transporter plate; penalty.
Section 822.325 - Failure to return revoked or suspended certificate; penalty.
Section 822.500 - Operating commercial driver training school without certificate; rules; penalty.
Section 822.510 - Proof of insurance; requirements; exception.
Section 822.530 - Certificate; issuance; suspension or revocation; duration; fee; rules.
Section 822.535 - Failure to return revoked or suspended certificate; penalty.
Section 822.600 - Failure of garage to report accident or bullet contact; penalty.
Section 822.605 - False swearing relating to regulation of vehicle related businesses; penalty.
Section 822.700 - Certification fees.
Section 822.990 - Civil penalties for violations of ORS 822.500 and 822.525.
Section 822.992 - Civil penalties for violations related to dismantlers.
Section 822.995 - Civil penalties for violations related to towing; factors; rules.