Oregon Law
Law as of Jan 1, 2026
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480.010Labels for blasting powder and fuse 480.020Prohibition against sale of bad powder 480.030Fuse unfit for use and sale; prohibition of use 480.040Sale, exchange or possession, when unlawful 480.050Prohibition against intrastate transportation of explosives in passenger vehicle operated by common carrier; exception 480.060Transportation of certain explosives prohibited 480.070Fire bombs prohibited; exceptions 480.080[1961 c.722 §1; repealed by 1963 c.384 §4] 480.085Requirement for removal of unused explosives from work area 480.090[1961 c.722 §2; repealed by 1963 c.384 §4] 480.095Penalty and civil liability for violation of ORS 480.085 480.110[Amended by 1967 c.417 §23; 1981 c.635 §1; 1983 c.788 §5; repealed by 2013 c.24 §13] 480.111Definitions for ORS 480.111 to 480.165 480.120Sale, possession and use of fireworks prohibited; exceptions; enforcement 480.122[1961 c.293 §2; 1987 c.158 §106; repealed by 2015 c.57 §3] 480.123Use for repelling birds or other animals; permit; rules 480.124Use for control of predatory animals allowed 480.127Permit for retail sale of consumer fireworks; fee; rules 480.130Permit for fireworks display; permit for wholesale sale of consumer fireworks; fee; rules 480.140Fireworks displays to be under supervision of police and fire department chiefs or county court 480.150Permits for fireworks sales or displays; rules; security 480.152Publication of advertisement for sale of unlawful fireworks prohibited 480.154Manufacturer or wholesaler required to maintain records of sale of fireworks; shipments to show permit number; confiscation 480.156Sale of fireworks to out-of-state resident without valid license or permit prohibited; seller to ascertain license or permit requirements of other states; seller’s records 480.158Parents of minor liable for costs incurred in suppressing fires caused by use of fireworks by minor; exception 480.160Local regulation and effect of state law; local enforcement authority 480.165Civil penalty for fireworks law violations 480.170[Repealed by 1987 c.158 §107] 480.200Definitions for ORS 480.200 to 480.290 480.205Application 480.210Certificate, license or permit required; display upon demand; defenses 480.215Transfer of explosives limited 480.220[1971 c.518 §5; repealed by 1989 c.982 §7] 480.225Eligibility for certificate of possession 480.230Application for certificate of possession; fee 480.235Waiting period for issuance of certificate of possession; investigation of applicant; authority of investigating body to require fingerprints; term of certificate; assignment or transfer prohibited; records required 480.239Application for renewal of certificate of possession; testing criteria 480.240[1971 c.518 §11; repealed by 1983 c.100 §1] 480.244Storage facility approval; inspection; relocation; rules; fees 480.245[1971 c.518 §12; repealed by 1983 c.100 §1] 480.250[1971 c.518 §13; 1981 c.635 §5; repealed by 1983 c.100 §1] 480.255[1971 c.518 §14; repealed by 1999 c.980 §18] 480.260[1971 c.518 §§16,17; repealed by 1999 c.980 §18] 480.265Report of loss, theft or unlawful removal of explosives required 480.270Revocation or suspension for violations; surrender of certificate of possession 480.275Hearings on denial, suspension or revocation of certificate 480.280Administration and enforcement by State Fire Marshal; rules; appointment of assistants 480.285[1971 c.518 §24; repealed by 1973 c.832 §14] 480.290Requirements for person driving vehicle transporting explosives 480.310Definitions for ORS 480.310 to 480.385 480.315[1991 c.863 §49a; 1999 c.59 §160; 2007 c.70 §276; repealed by 2023 c.607 §9] 480.320[Amended by 1959 c.73 §1; repealed by 2023 c.607 §9] 480.330[Amended by 2001 c.285 §1; repealed by 2023 c.607 §9] 480.332Fuel dispensing devices 480.340Automatic shut-off devices regulated; aviation fuel exception 480.341Customer operation of gasoline dispensing device in rural Oregon 480.343[2017 c.207 §2; repealed by 2023 c.607 §9] 480.344Equal access for persons with disabilities 480.345Conditions for operation of dispensing device by certain nonretail customers 480.347Use of gasoline dispensing device by emergency service volunteer; conditions 480.349[2001 c.344 §2; repealed by 2023 c.607 §9] 480.350License required for operation of nonretail facility; application; fee; term; renewal; disposition of fees 480.355[1991 c.863 §56; 1995 s.s. c.3 §35; 1996 c.11 §2; 1997 c.463 §1; 1999 c.95 §1; 2001 c.104 §220; 2001 c.285 §3; repealed by 2025 c.155 §5] 480.360[1991 c.863 §50a; repealed by 2025 c.155 §5] 480.365Suspension, revocation, refusal to issue or renew nonretail facility license; procedure 480.370Subpoenas for investigation; effect of failure to comply 480.375Safety inspection of facilities by State Fire Marshal; audit; investigation of law violations 480.380Rules 480.385Civil penalty for gasoline dispensing law violations 480.387Timeline for imposing civil penalties 480.390Nonretail facilities at airports; rules 480.410Definition 480.420Liquefied petroleum gas rules and regulations; conformity with standards of National Fire Protection Association 480.430Liquefied petroleum gas containers; certain uses prohibited 480.432Licenses required; exceptions 480.434Examination of applicants for licenses; examination fee; issuance of license 480.435Licenses; revocation; suspension; refusal to issue or renew 480.436License fees; term of licenses; delinquency penalty 480.440Inspection of certain storage tanks; fee 480.445Regulation of liquefied petroleum gas container or receptacle siting and installation 480.450Notice of new installations; fees; inspections after original inspection; notice of changes; correction of improper installations required 480.460Disposition of fees 480.510Short title 480.515Definitions for ORS 480.510 to 480.670 480.520Purpose of ORS 480.510 to 480.670 480.525Exempt vessels; rules; fee 480.530Powers and duties of department 480.535Board of Boiler Rules; members; duties; qualifications; confirmation; rules 480.540Term of members; removal; compensation and expenses 480.545Rules; minimum safety standards; fees 480.550Minimum safety standards; effect on existing vessels; application of subsequent amendments 480.555Prohibitions relating to nonconforming vessels; exemptions 480.557[Formerly 447.135; 1987 c.847 §2; 1991 c.518 §8; repealed by 1999 c.712 §1 and 1999 c.713 §2] 480.560Inspections; testing; rules 480.565Chief and deputy inspectors; special inspectors 480.570Inspections by special inspectors or others; effect on permit fees; exempt boilers and vessels 480.575[1961 c.485 §15; 1969 c.582 §13; 1983 c.676 §13; 1999 c.598 §1; 2001 c.104 §222; repealed by 2005 c.758 §56] 480.580Access to buildings and premises by inspectors 480.585Temporary operation authorization; operating permit; suspension or revocation 480.590[1961 c.485 §10; repealed by 1983 c.676 §31] 480.595Permits; rules; fees 480.600Special provisions on permit and inspection fees; notice from insurer 480.605Miscellaneous fees 480.607[1983 c.676 §20b; 1991 c.703 §16; 2001 c.678 §2; 2005 c.758 §35; 2007 c.487 §11; repealed by 2009 c.696 §26] 480.610Disposition of fees 480.615Appeals 480.630Licensing of boiler contractors and persons installing, altering or repairing boilers or pressure vessels; installation permits; fees; continuing education 480.632Employment of unlicensed worker prohibited 480.634Exemption of journeyman plumber for certain activities 480.635[1973 c.830 §5; 1983 c.676 §21; repealed by 2005 c.758 §56] 480.640When court action not available 480.645Standardized examination; administration 480.647Quality control procedures for welding on nonboiler external piping; rules 480.660Notice of violation; correction; when use prohibited; appeal 480.665[1983 c.676 §27; 1991 c.734 §47; 1999 c.846 §3; repealed by 2001 c.411 §31] 480.670Civil penalty for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Law violations; disposition of penalty moneys 480.990Penalties

Chapter 480 — Explosives; Flammable Materials; Pressure Vessels

ORS 480.020 Prohibition against sale of bad powder

Whenever any blasting powder shows a state of disintegration or decomposition sufficient so that it remains in a soft condition in a temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit, or is in a state of crystallization, which is revealed by some portions being in a hard condition and surrounded by other portions in a soft condition, it shall be deemed bad and dangerous powder, and its sale and use is prohibited.

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