2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally
Section 823.071 - Definitions for ORS 823.073 and 823.075.


(1) "Agency" means any place provided by a for-hire carrier for the accommodation of the public in the receipt, delivery, billing or routing of freight, or in the loading or discharge of passengers, at which an agent is provided to serve the public.
(2) "Agent" means the person in charge of the transaction of business with the public at any station or agency.
(3) "Common carrier" means any railroad as defined in ORS 824.020, and any for-hire carrier by motor vehicle as defined in ORS 825.005 if the carrier transports persons. [Formerly 756.380]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

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 823.013 - Validity of rules, orders, acts and regulations of department; construction of laws.

Section 823.023 - Right of entry onto premises of any carrier or of business tendering hazardous materials for shipment.

Section 823.025 - Maintaining and producing records; expenses incurred in out-of-state examinations; rules.

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 823.033 - Investigations and orders on department’s own motion; request for hearing by aggrieved party.

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 823.087 - Effect of carrier laws on common law and other statutory rights of action, duties and liabilities.

Section 823.101 - Duty of carrier to issue bill of lading on intrastate shipments; liability of carrier to holder for damage to shipment.

Section 823.103 - Limitations on carrier’s power to set time for filing of claim or starting action.

Section 823.991 - Penalties.