2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 837 - Aircraft Operation
Section 837.040 - Persons required to register aircraft; application; timing; late fees; rules.


(a) The owner of a civil aircraft that is capable of flight and that is based in this state.
(b) The owner of a civil aircraft that is used for commercial operations in this state.
(2) An owner need not register a civil aircraft that is:
(a) Exempted by the provisions of ORS 837.005; or
(b) Subject to assessment and taxation under ORS 308.558.
(3) An owner who is otherwise required to comply with subsection (1) of this section is not exempt from compliance because the aircraft has an appropriate, effective permit or license issued by the United States.
(4) An owner applying for registration of an aircraft under this section shall file an application form supplied by the department. The State Aviation Board may adopt rules specifying the information that may be required on the application form.
(5)(a) The owner of a civil aircraft that is based in Oregon shall register the aircraft within 60 days of the date the aircraft becomes subject to registration. The owner of a civil aircraft that is not based in Oregon but that is used in Oregon for commercial operations shall register the aircraft prior to the first time the aircraft is used in Oregon for commercial operations.
(b) The department may impose a late fee on a person who fails to register an aircraft within the time required by this subsection. The board may determine by rule the amount of late fees that may be imposed under this paragraph. The board may adopt a graduated schedule of late fees, but the maximum amount of a late fee may not be more than the amount of the registration fee.
(6) An application for registration must be accompanied by the registration fee specified in ORS 837.045 and, if a late fee is imposed under subsection (5) of this section, by the late fee.
(7) Registration under this section is not complete until the owner receives a notice of registration from the department. [Formerly 493.080; 1993 c.741 §95; 2005 c.75 §2]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

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

Chapter 837 - Aircraft Operation

Section 837.005 - Exemptions of certain aircraft from requirements of registration; rules.

Section 837.040 - Persons required to register aircraft; application; timing; late fees; rules.

Section 837.045 - Fee schedule.

Section 837.055 - Assignment of number; delivery of certificate of registration; duplicate certificates; applications as public records.

Section 837.060 - Expiration and renewal of registrations; late fees.

Section 837.065 - Effect of paying aircraft registration fee with worthless check.

Section 837.070 - Notice of sale of aircraft; transfer of registration; fee.

Section 837.075 - Aircraft dealer’s license; fee.

Section 837.080 - Prohibited operation of aircraft.

Section 837.085 - Dropping articles without permit prohibited; exceptions.

Section 837.300 - Definitions.

Section 837.310 - Restrictions; exceptions.

Section 837.320 - Authorized use upon issuance of warrant; exigent circumstances.

Section 837.330 - Written consent.

Section 837.335 - Search and rescue; use in emergencies.

Section 837.340 - Investigations of crimes and accidents.

Section 837.345 - Training.

Section 837.350 - Restrictions; authorized use; rules.

Section 837.360 - Restrictions; exception for educational institution; civil penalties; registration; fees; rules.

Section 837.362 - Policies and procedures for use of data.

Section 837.365 - Weaponized unmanned aircraft systems; penalties.

Section 837.370 - Operation over privately owned premises; penalties.

Section 837.372 - Operation over critical infrastructure facility; penalty.

Section 837.374 - Reckless interference with aircraft; penalties.

Section 837.375 - Interference with an unmanned aircraft system; unauthorized control.

Section 837.380 - Action by owner of real property; Attorney General.

Section 837.385 - Preemption of local laws regulating unmanned aircraft systems.

Section 837.390 - Applicability.

Section 837.990 - Penalties.

Section 837.995 - Crimes involving unmanned aircraft systems; penalties.

Section 837.998 - Civil penalties.