72nd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2003 Regular Session
Enrolled
Senate Bill 596
Sponsored by Senator DUKES, Representatives HOPSON, JOHNSON (at
the request of Sheriff John Raichl)
CHAPTER ................
AN ACT
Relating to vehicle accidents.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1. { + Section 2 of this 2003 Act is added to and made
a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code. + }
SECTION 2. { + A law enforcement officer who comes to the
scene of an accident described in ORS 811.700 may remove or
direct the driver of a vehicle involved in the accident to remove
from the roadway any vehicle, cargo or debris resulting from the
accident. A person acting under the authority granted by this
section is not liable for damage to a vehicle, cargo or debris
caused by reasonable efforts at removal. + }
SECTION 3. { + Section 2 of this 2003 Act applies to vehicle
accidents occurring on or after the effective date of this 2003
Act. + }
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Passed by Senate May 1, 2003
Repassed by Senate May 30, 2003
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Secretary of Senate
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President of Senate
Passed by House May 23, 2003
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Speaker of House
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Received by Governor:
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Approved:
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Governor
Filed in Office of Secretary of State:
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Secretary of State
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