(2) The department is vested with power and jurisdiction to supervise and regulate every motor carrier and railroad in this state, and to do all things necessary and convenient in the exercise of such power and jurisdiction.
(3) The department may participate in any proceeding before any public officer, commission or body of the United States or any state or other jurisdiction for the purpose of representing the public generally and the customers of the services of any motor carrier or railroad operating or providing service to or within this state.
(4) The department may make joint investigations, hold joint hearings within or without this state and issue concurrent orders in conjunction or concurrence with any official, board, commission or agency of any state or of the United States. [1995 c.733 §15; 1997 c.275 §9]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation
Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally
Section 823.005 - Definitions for ORS chapters 823 to 826.
Section 823.007 - Employee statements of pecuniary interests in motor carriers; rules.
Section 823.009 - General powers of department regarding motor carriers and railroads.
Section 823.012 - Suspension of laws during emergency.
Section 823.027 - Duty to furnish information to department.
Section 823.029 - Failure to furnish requested information.
Section 823.031 - Investigating complaints against carriers.
Section 823.035 - Representation by non-attorney.
Section 823.063 - Notice and opportunity to correct hazardous material violations.
Section 823.071 - Definitions for ORS 823.073 and 823.075.
Section 823.075 - Petitioning department for authority to abandon agency or withdraw agent.
Section 823.081 - Enforcement of laws relating to carriers.
Section 823.083 - Enjoining violation of carrier laws.
Section 823.085 - Liability for damages to injured person.
Section 823.103 - Limitations on carrier’s power to set time for filing of claim or starting action.