A dragging permit is a vehicle permit that is issued as evidence of a grant of authority to drag something upon or over the surface of the highway without violation of ORS 818.320. Except as otherwise provided in this section, each road authority shall grant permits for its own highways. Permits issued under this section shall comply with all of the following:

1. (1) Permits shall be in writing.
2. (2) The Department of Transportation has the authority for issuance of permits on city streets over which a state highway is routed pursuant to ORS 373.010.
3. (3) The fee for issuance of a dragging permit is as provided under ORS 818.270.
4. (4) No fee shall be charged for issuance of a permit to the federal government, agencies of the State of Oregon, counties or cities.

[1983 c.338 §539]