Chapter 139 Oregon Laws 2005

AN ACT

SB 67

Relating to museums; amending ORS 358.730 and 358.900; and repealing ORS 358.710, 358.720, 358.740, 358.750 and 358.760.

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

SECTION 1. ORS 358.730 is amended to read:

358.730. (1) As used in this section, “museum” means a public institution or private nonprofit Oregon corporation primarily devoted to the acquisition and public exhibition of specimens, artifacts, articles, documents and other items that relate to history, anthropology, archaeology, science or art and that have historical significance.

(2) The purpose of this section is to direct the Oregon Heritage Commission to assist in projects for the collection and management of heritage collections and for heritage-related tourism and to assist in projects related to the heritage aspects of education and interpretation.

[(1)] (3) In addition to the other duties of the [Oregon Heritage] commission, the commission shall:

(a) Make [annual matching fund] biennial competitive grants to museums for [achieving the purposes set forth in ORS 358.720;]

projects related to Oregon’s heritage, including but not limited to projects involving the collection and management of heritage collections, the promotion of heritage-related tourism and the provision of education and other interpretations related to heritage;

(b) With the assistance of the Oregon Historical Society and the Oregon Museums Association, determine the [maximum operational budget and] eligibility of a museum for [matching fund grants] a competitive grant;

(c) Advise, upon request, museum governing bodies, county governing bodies, city governing bodies and interested citizens of the availability of [matching fund] competitive grants; and

(d) [Adopt] Request, with the advice of the Oregon Historical Society and the Oregon Museums Association, rules [to carry] for the State Parks and Recreation Commission to adopt under ORS 358.585 for the purpose of carrying out the grant program [under ORS 358.710 to 358.770].

[(2) In addition to the other duties of the Oregon Heritage Commission, the commission may engage on an independent-contractor basis a qualified consultant to make in a professional capacity a special and temporary survey and investigation concerning the eligibility of a museum to receive a matching fund grant as authorized by ORS 358.760 and to make recommendations in connection therewith.]

SECTION 2. ORS 358.900 is amended to read:

358.900. (1) Columbia River Maritime Museum, Incorporated, is designated the Oregon State Maritime Museum. The activities of the museum pertaining to its function as the Oregon State Maritime Museum may include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Extending and improving public access to state and privately owned maritime collections of historical, informational or technical interest and any other maritime items or collection of maritime items that may be acquired in the future;

(b) Educating the public regarding Oregon’s maritime history and involvement; and

(c) Mounting special maritime exhibitions from time to time.

(2) The Department of Transportation is responsible for state participation in the Columbia River Maritime Museum in the same manner as the department is responsible for other historical museums in the state under [ORS 358.710 to 358.770] ORS 358.770.

SECTION 3. ORS 358.710, 358.720, 358.740, 358.750 and 358.760 are repealed.

Approved by the Governor June 7, 2005

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 8, 2005

Effective date January 1, 2006

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