Chapter 239 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

HB 3066

Relating to distribution of a motor vehicle code book; amending ORS 802.050; and declaring an emergency.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 802.050 is amended to read:

802.050. (1) The Department of Transportation may compile, publish and distribute a vehicle code book containing statutes administered by the department concerning vehicles and drivers, along with other related laws. [A book published under this subsection shall be distributed to schools and governmental officials of the state without charge.] The department may establish and collect a reasonable fee for books issued to groups or persons [other than schools or governmental officials] who are not employees of the department. Any fee established under this section shall not exceed the costs of the compilation, publication and distribution of the books.

(2) The department shall publish statistical information based on the analysis and tabulation of accident reports under ORS 802.220. Publication under this subsection shall be annual or at more frequent intervals.

(3) The department shall make rules it adopts concerning aiming of headlights, auxiliary lights and passing lights available to the public in an appropriate publication.

SECTION 2. This 2001 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2001 Act takes effect July 1, 2001.

Approved by the Governor May 30, 2001

Filed in the office of Secretary of State May 30, 2001

Effective date July 1, 2001

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