1. (1) Purpose. The purpose of this division is to establish a rebate program and eligibility requirements for the purchase or lease of new or used zero-emission vehicles in Oregon.
2. (2) Background. The 2017 Oregon Legislature adopted House Bill 2017 that authorizes DEQ to establish a rebate program for light-duty zero-emission vehicles. The 2018 Oregon Legislature adopted House Bill 4059, which clarified and removed existing requirements for light-duty zero emission vehicles. The 2019 Oregon Legislature adopted House Bill 2592, which clarified and removed existing requirements for light-duty zero emission vehicles. The 2021 Oregon Legislature adopted House Bill 2165, 2021 Oregon Laws chapter 95, which changed existing requirements light duty zero emission vehicles. In 2023, the Oregon Legislature adopted House Bill 3409, which authorized DEQ to establish a rebate program for medium and heavy-duty zero emission vehicles. This division implements those laws.
3. (3) Administration. DEQ administers this division in all areas in the state of Oregon, including the areas of the state subject to the jurisdiction of the Lane County Regional Air Protection Agency.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 468.020, 2017 Or. Law Ch. 750 Sec. 148-157, House Bill 4059 (2018), Sec. 18-21 & House Bill 2592 (2019), Sec. 35-37

Statutes/Other Implemented

2017 Or. Law Ch. 750 Sec. 148-157, House Bill 4059 (2018), Sec. 18-21, House Bill 2592 (2019), Sec. 35-37 & 2021 Or. Laws, Ch. 95, §§ 4a, 5, 6, 8 and 9

History

DEQ 15-2024, amend filed 09/30/2024, effective 09/30/2024
DEQ 6-2022, amend filed 05/19/2022, effective 05/19/2022
DEQ 19-2021, temporary amend filed 11/17/2021, effective 01/01/2022 through 06/29/2022
DEQ 2-2020, amend filed 01/24/2020, effective 01/24/2020
DEQ 21-2019, temporary amend filed 09/27/2019, effective 09/29/2019 through 03/26/2020
DEQ 186-2018, adopt filed 05/14/2018, effective 05/14/2018