1. (1) In addition to the privileges described under ORS 822.210, the holder of a current, valid towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 may use a tow vehicle to transport property for hire other than as described in ORS 822.210 if:

   1. (a) The tow vehicle is used primarily for the purposes described in ORS 822.210 in a manner specified by the department by rule;
   2. (b) The tow vehicle has a combined weight of 26,001 pounds or more;
   3. (c) The holder of the towing business certificate has submitted a declaration of weight under ORS 803.435 and has registered the tow vehicle under ORS 803.420 (14)(a); and
   4. (d) The holder of the towing business certificate operates in accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 825.
2. (2) A tow vehicle that is used to transport property for hire other than as described in ORS 822.210 is subject to the weight-mile tax imposed under ORS 825.474.

Note: 822.213 was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 822 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

[2011 c.287 §2; 2017 c.750 §39t]