Oregon Law
Law as of Jan 1, 2026
Chapter contents
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480.060Transportation of certain explosives prohibited 480.070Fire bombs prohibited; exceptions 480.080[1961 c.722 §1; repealed by 1963 c.384 §4] 480.085Requirement for removal of unused explosives from work area 480.090[1961 c.722 §2; repealed by 1963 c.384 §4] 480.095Penalty and civil liability for violation of ORS 480.085 480.110[Amended by 1967 c.417 §23; 1981 c.635 §1; 1983 c.788 §5; repealed by 2013 c.24 §13] 480.111Definitions for ORS 480.111 to 480.165 480.120Sale, possession and use of fireworks prohibited; exceptions; enforcement 480.122[1961 c.293 §2; 1987 c.158 §106; repealed by 2015 c.57 §3] 480.123Use for repelling birds or other animals; permit; rules 480.124Use for control of predatory animals allowed 480.127Permit for retail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and effect of state law; local enforcement authority 480.165Civil penalty for fireworks law violations 480.170[Repealed by 1987 c.158 §107] 480.200Definitions for ORS 480.200 to 480.290 480.205Application 480.210Certificate, license or permit required; display upon demand; defenses 480.215Transfer of explosives limited 480.220[1971 c.518 §5; repealed by 1989 c.982 §7] 480.225Eligibility for certificate of possession 480.230Application for certificate of possession; fee 480.235Waiting period for issuance of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 480.200 Definitions for ORS 480.200 to 480.290

As used in ORS 480.200 to 480.290 unless the context requires otherwise:

(1)

“Certificate of possession” means a certificate issued under ORS 480.235 by the State Fire Marshal to applicants who have met the requirements of ORS 480.200 to 480.290.

(2)

“Certificate of registration” means a certificate of registration issued under ORS 480.244 by the State Fire Marshal for an explosives magazine.

(3)

“Explosive” means a chemical compound, mixture or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion. The term includes, but is not limited to, dynamite, pellet powder, initiating explosives, detonators, safety fuses, squibs, detonating cord, igniter cord and igniters, but excludes fireworks, as defined in ORS 480.111, black powder, smokeless powder, small arms ammunition, small arms ammunition primers and fertilizer, as defined in ORS 633.311.

(4)

“Issuing authority” means the State Fire Marshal or an assistant appointed by the State Fire Marshal under ORS 480.280 (2).

(5)

“Magazine” means an approved facility for the storage of explosives.

(6)

“Small arms ammunition” means a shotgun, rifle, pistol or revolver cartridge.

(7)

“Small arms ammunition primers” means small percussion-sensitive explosive charges encased in a cup and used to ignite propellant powder.

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