Chapter 953 Oregon Laws 1999

Session Law

AN ACT

HB 2998

Relating to attorneys.

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

SECTION 1. Sections 2 and 3 of this 1999 Act are added to and made a part of ORS 9.005 to 9.755.

SECTION 2. The Oregon State Bar shall require that attorneys complete one hour of training every three years designed to provide education on the duties of attorneys under ORS 419B.010. All training under this section shall be applied by the bar against the hours of continuing legal education required of attorneys as a condition of membership in the bar or as a condition to the practice of law in this state. Credit acquired under this section shall be applied first against any requirement of continuing legal education relating to ethics.

SECTION 3. The board of governors shall by rule establish minimum continuing legal education requirements for all active members of the Oregon State Bar. Rules adopted by the board of governors are subject to review by the Supreme Court.

SECTION 4. Section 2 of this 1999 Act becomes operative July 1, 2000.

Approved by the Governor August 16, 1999

Filed in the office of Secretary of State August 16, 1999

Effective date October 23, 1999

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