Chapter 319 Oregon Laws 1999

Session Law

AN ACT

SB 479

Relating to homeless persons.

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

SECTION 1. (1) Any political subdivision in this state may allow churches, synagogues and similar religious institutions to offer overnight camping space on institution property to homeless persons living in vehicles.

(2) In addition to any conditions or limitations imposed by a political subdivision, a religious institution located within the political subdivision and offering camping space described under subsection (1) of this section must:

(a) Limit camping space at the institution site to three or fewer vehicles at the same time; and

(b) Provide campers with access to sanitary facilities, including but not limited to toilet, hand washing and trash disposal facilities.

Approved by the Governor June 23, 1999

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 24, 1999

Effective date October 23, 1999

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