Chapter 870 Oregon Laws 1999

Session Law

AN ACT

HB 2772

Relating to forfeiture of motor vehicles.

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

SECTION 1. (1) A motor vehicle used by the owner in a drive-by shooting is subject to civil in rem forfeiture.

(2) Seizure and forfeiture proceedings under this section shall be conducted in accordance with ORS chapter 475A.

(3) As used in this section, "drive-by shooting" means discharge of a firearm from a motor vehicle while committing or attempting to commit:

(a) Aggravated murder under ORS 163.095;

(b) Murder under ORS 163.115;

(c) Manslaughter in any degree under ORS 163.118 or 163.125;

(d) Assault in any degree under ORS 163.160, 163.165, 163.175 or 163.185;

(e) Menacing under ORS 163.190;

(f) Recklessly endangering another person under ORS 163.195;

(g) Assaulting a public safety officer under ORS 163.208; or

(h) Intimidation in any degree under ORS 166.155 or 166.165.

Approved by the Governor July 26, 1999

Filed in the office of Secretary of State July 26, 1999

Effective date October 23, 1999

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