Chapter 435 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

HB 3489

Relating to the appointment of special state police officers.

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

SECTION 1. (1) Notwithstanding ORS 181.260, the Superintendent of State Police may appoint employees of the Department of Corrections as special state police officers if the superintendent deems it necessary or advisable to assist the Department of Corrections in the discharge of the Department of Corrections’ medical transport functions and duties. To be eligible for appointment under this subsection, an employee must be currently certified as a corrections officer under ORS 181.610 to 181.712. The superintendent and the Department of Corrections shall enter into an intergovernmental agreement that specifies the terms, conditions and duration of appointments made under this subsection.

(2) A person appointed as a special state police officer under subsection (1) of this section may not receive any separate or additional compensation from the Department of State Police for performance of the person’s duties.

Approved by the Governor June 18, 2001

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 18, 2001

Effective date January 1, 2002

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