- (1) The State Board of Towing is established within the Department of Transportation.
(2) The State Board of Towing consists of nine members appointed by the Governor as follows:
- (a) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 and who represents a city in Oregon with a population of 100,000 or more;
- (b) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 and who represents a city in Oregon with a population of less than 100,000;
- (c) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 and who has specialized knowledge in towing equipment and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 44,000 pounds;
- (d) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 and who has specialized knowledge in towing vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less;
- (e) One member who represents the insurance industry;
- (f) One member from a tow program within the Department of State Police;
- (g) One member who is a chief of police or a county sheriff;
- (h) One member who is a member of the public; and
- (i) One member who is a consumer advocate.
- (3) All members of the board must be residents of Oregon.
- (4) The term of office of each member of the board is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.
- (5) A member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495.
Note: 822.250 to 822.290 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 822 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
[2021 c.578 §1; 2023 c.348 §1]