1. (1) As used in this section:

   1. (a) “Fire department” means any organization maintained for the purpose of preventing or combating fire.
   2. (b) “PFAS firefighting foam” means a foam substance that contains an intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance and that is used to control or extinguish fire.
2. (2) Except as required by a regulation of the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal law, a fire department, including any employee or volunteer of the fire department, may not use PFAS firefighting foam in this state.

Note: 476.445 becomes operative July 1, 2026. See section 2, chapter 86, Oregon Laws 2025.

Note: 476.445 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 476 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

[2025 c.86 §1]