75th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2009 Regular Session
Enrolled
House Bill 2370
Ordered printed by the Speaker pursuant to House Rule 12.00A (5).
Presession filed (at the request of House Interim Committee on
Consumer Protection)
CHAPTER ................
AN ACT
Relating to motor vehicle insurance policies.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1. { + Sections 2 to 4 of this 2009 Act are added to
and made a part of the Insurance Code. + }
SECTION 2. { + (1) A rate, rating plan or rating system filed
with the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business
Services for a motor vehicle insurance policy offering liability,
personal injury protection or collision coverage shall provide an
appropriate reduction in premium charges for such coverage if:
(a) The principal operator of a covered motorcycle has
successfully completed a motorcycle rider education course
established under ORS 802.320. The course must be completed no
more than three years prior to the beginning of the policy period
for which the discounted rate applies.
(b) The motorcycle is not classified, for underwriting
purposes, as used for a business.
(2) If the person qualifying for a premium reduction under
subsection (1) of this section is the principal operator of two
or more motorcycles, the premium discount applies to only one
motorcycle. No more than one premium discount may be applied to
one motorcycle.
(3) If a motor vehicle insurance policy insures motorcycles and
other vehicles, the appropriate reduction in premium charges
applies only to the motorcycle portion of the policy. + }
SECTION 3. { + Except as otherwise provided in this section,
the premium reduction required under section 2 of this 2009 Act
shall be effective for an insured for a three-year period after
successful completion of the approved course. + }
SECTION 4. { + An organization offering a motorcycle rider
education course established under ORS 802.320 shall issue a
certificate to each person who successfully completes the course.
The person shall present the certificate to an insurer to qualify
for the premium reduction required under section 2 of this 2009
Act. + }
SECTION 5. { + Sections 2 to 4 of this 2009 Act apply to motor
vehicle insurance policies issued or renewed on or after the
effective date of this 2009 Act. + }
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Passed by House May 21, 2009
Repassed by House June 23, 2009
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Chief Clerk of House
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Speaker of House
Passed by Senate June 16, 2009
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President of Senate
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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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