Chapter 102 Oregon Laws 2009

AN ACT

HB 2521

Relating to electronic signaling devices.

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

SECTION 1. (1) As used in this section:

          (a) “Electronic signaling device” includes, but is not limited to:

          (A) Electronic signaling devices, as defined in ORS 401.605;

          (B) Emergency locator transmitters;

          (C) Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacon devices; and

          (D) Wilderness personal locator beacons.

          (b)(A) “Facility” includes:

          (i) Commercial and industrial facilities;

          (ii) Aircraft hangars, whether used for private, commercial or industrial purposes; and

          (iii) Other facilities in which electronic signaling devices or equipment containing electronic signaling devices are sold, rented, serviced or repaired.

          (B) “Facility” does not include a dwelling used only as a private residence.

          (c) “Public safety answering point” has the meaning given that term in ORS 401.710.

          (d) “9-1-1 service area” has the meaning given that term in ORS 401.710.

          (2) The owner or operator of a facility in which an electronic signaling device is located shall conspicuously post an emergency contact telephone number of an individual who is able to assist emergency response personnel with locating and silencing the device.

          (3) Subsection (2) of this section does not apply to the owner or operator of a facility for which the owner or operator has provided a contact number to the public safety answering point that is responsible for the 9-1-1 service area in which the facility is located.

Approved by the Governor May 21, 2009

Filed in the office of Secretary of State May 21, 2009

Effective date January 1, 2010

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