Chapter 273 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

HB 2667

Relating to liability of public bodies; amending section 4, chapter 579, Oregon Laws 1997; repealing section 3, chapter 579, Oregon Laws 1997; and declaring an emergency.

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

SECTION 1. Section 3, chapter 579, Oregon Laws 1997, is repealed.

SECTION 2. Section 4, chapter 579, Oregon Laws 1997, is amended to read:

Sec. 4. Section 2, chapter 579, Oregon Laws 1997, [of this Act] applies only to causes of [actions] action that arise on or after [the effective date of this Act] October 4, 1997. [and before December 31, 2001. Notwithstanding the repeal of section 2 of this Act by section 3 of this Act, any cause of action that arises on or after the effective date of this Act and before December 31, 2001, shall continue to be governed by ORS 30.260 to 30.300 on and after December 31, 2001, as though section 2 of this Act had not been repealed.]

SECTION 3. 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 on its passage.

Approved by the Governor May 31, 2001

Filed in the office of Secretary of State May 31, 2001

Effective date May 31, 2001

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