Chapter 620 Oregon Laws 2009

AN ACT

HB 2553

Relating to motor vehicle accidents.

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

SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2009 Act is added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code.

SECTION 2. (1) The Department of Transportation shall pay reasonable costs for the removal of any vehicle, cargo or debris resulting from a motor vehicle accident if:

          (a) The motor vehicle accident resulted in the death of a person 18 years of age or younger;

          (b) The accident occurred on a state highway;

          (c) The surviving family members would otherwise be responsible for the cost of the cleanup; and

          (d) There is no insurance available.

          (2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply if:

          (a) It is established by a preponderance of the evidence that the deceased was engaged in conduct that would constitute a crime; or

          (b) The vehicle of the deceased was not insured under a motor vehicle liability insurance policy that complied with financial responsibility requirements under ORS 806.060.

SECTION 3. Section 2 of this 2009 Act applies to motor vehicle accidents occurring on or after the effective date of this 2009 Act.

Approved by the Governor June 26, 2009

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 26, 2009

Effective date January 1, 2010

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