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Requires public bodies to register UAS with the Oregon Department of Aviation, establishes civil penalties up to \$10,000 for noncompliance.
Sources:
https://www.oregon.gov/aviation/airports/pages/operations/uas.aspxhttps://www.airsight.com/learn/airspace-security/drone-laws-rules-and-regulations/oregonhttps://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_837.360Contributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Allows law enforcement to deploy UAS for crime scene and accident reconstructions, limited to five days per investigation.
Sources:
https://marcia-volk-npkf.squarespace.com/s/2015orLaw0315.pdfhttps://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_837.340Contributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Prohibits operating a UAS over private property boundaries in a manner that intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly harasses or annoys the property owner.
Sources:
https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_837.370https://nationalaglawcenter.org/wp-content/uploads//assets/UAV/OR/8.pdfContributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Permits law enforcement training with UAS systems and renders any evidence acquired inadmissible in judicial proceedings.
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https://marcia-volk-npkf.squarespace.com/s/2015orLaw0315.pdfhttps://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors837.htmlContributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Permits law enforcement to use UAS to acquire information about an individual or their property if the individual gives written consent.
Sources:
https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_837.330https://oregon.law.justia.com/codes/oregon/2017/volume-17/chapter-837/section-837.330/Contributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Allows law enforcement to operate a UAS, acquire information, or disclose information if authorized by warrant or under exigent circumstances for crimes.
Sources:
https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_837.320https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors837.htmlContributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Vests exclusive authority to regulate UAS in the state legislature, prohibiting local governments from enacting UAS ownership or operation ordinances unless expressly authorized by statute.
Sources:
https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_837.385https://law.justia.com/codes/oregon/volume-19/chapter-837/section-837-385/Contributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Prohibits a law enforcement agency from operating an unmanned aircraft system or disclosing information acquired through its operation except as provided in ORS 837.320 to 837.345.
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https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_837.310https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors837.htmlContributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Prohibits operation of weaponized UAS; default Class A misdemeanor with Class C felony for firing projectiles and Class B felony for causing serious physical injury.
Sources:
https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_837.365https://law.justia.com/codes/oregon/2017/volume-17/chapter-837/section-837.365/Contributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Authorizes UAS use by law enforcement for search and rescue activities and emergencies, with reporting requirements to the court within 48 hours.
Sources:
https://oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors837.htmlhttps://marcia-volk-npkf.squarespace.com/s/2015orLaw0315.pdfContributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025