(1) A person may only apply for a rebate if the person:
- (a) Intends to purchase or leases a vehicle that will be registered and operated primarily in Oregon that meets the requirements established in OAR 340-270-0600. A lease must have a minimum term of 36 months;
- (b) Intends to retain the registration of the qualifying vehicle for a minimum of 36 consecutive months after the purchase or lease date; and
- (c) Be an organization such as a nonprofit, government, or private entity licensed to do business in Oregon;
(2) To qualify for a rebate, an applicant must:
- (a) Apply using a form approved by DEQ;
- (b) Provide proof of intent to purchase in the form of a quote or contingent purchase order from a vehicle dealer who has successfully applied under OAR 340-270-0640 or an original equipment manufacturer that does not have licensed franchised new automobile dealers in Oregon;
- (c) Provide vehicle delivery plan, providing purchaser-specific anticipated date of delivery and contingencies;
- (d) Provide any additional information and documentation requested by DEQ that is necessary to ascertain that the applicant, vehicle, and vehicle dealer qualify for a rebate; and
- (e) Participate in ongoing research efforts and surveys regarding the program.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 468.020 & 468.463(7)
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 468.463 & 468.469
History
DEQ 15-2024, adopt filed 09/30/2024, effective 09/30/2024