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837.005Exemptions of certain aircraft from requirements of registration; rules 837.010Federal pilot certificate required 837.015Registration of aircraft 837.020[Formerly 493.040; 1991 c.186 §1; 2007 c.768 §57; 2016 c.35 §2; repealed by 2017 c.226 §1] 837.025[Formerly 493.050; 1991 c.206 §1; 1997 c.585 §3; 2009 c.694 §1; 2015 c.450 §1; repealed by 2017 c.226 §1] 837.030Exhibition of certificate on demand 837.035[Formerly 493.070; 1993 c.741 §94; 1997 c.263 §3; 1999 c.935 §38; 2007 c.740 §41; repealed by 2017 c.226 §1] 837.040Persons required to register aircraft; application; timing; late fees; rules 837.045Fee schedule 837.050Transfer of aircraft registration moneys to State Aviation Account 837.055Assignment of number; delivery of certificate of registration; duplicate certificates; applications as public records 837.060Expiration and renewal of registrations; late fees 837.065Effect of paying aircraft registration fee with worthless check 837.070Notice of sale of aircraft; transfer of registration; fee 837.075Aircraft dealer’s license; fee 837.080Prohibited operation of aircraft 837.085Dropping articles without permit prohibited; exceptions 837.090Landings on public highways and grounds prohibited 837.095Flying over military and naval establishments; photographs from airplanes 837.100Issuance of citations for violations 837.105[Formerly 493.230; repealed by 1999 c.440 §1] 837.300Definitions 837.310Restrictions; exceptions 837.320Authorized use upon issuance of warrant; exigent circumstances 837.330Written consent 837.335Search and rescue; use in emergencies 837.340Investigations of crimes and accidents 837.345Training 837.350Restrictions; authorized use; rules 837.360Restrictions; exception for educational institution; civil penalties; registration; fees; rules 837.362Policies and procedures for use of data 837.365Weaponized unmanned aircraft systems; penalties 837.370Operation over privately owned premises; penalties 837.372Operation over critical infrastructure facility; penalty 837.374Reckless interference with aircraft; penalties 837.375Interference with an unmanned aircraft system; unauthorized control 837.380Action by owner of real property; Attorney General 837.385Preemption of local laws regulating unmanned aircraft systems 837.387Regulation of unmanned aircraft systems in parks owned by local government 837.390Applicability 837.990Penalties 837.995Crimes involving unmanned aircraft systems; penalties 837.998Civil penalties

Chapter 837 — Aircraft Operation

ORS 837.300 Definitions

As used in ORS 837.300 to 837.390 and 837.995:

(1)

“Aircraft” has the meaning given that term in ORS 836.005.

(2)

“Law enforcement agency” means an agency that employs peace officers, as defined in ORS 133.005, or that prosecutes offenses.

(3)

“Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109.

(4)

“Unmanned aircraft system” means an unmanned flying machine, commonly known as a drone, and its associated elements, including communication links and the components that control the machine.

(5)

“Warrant” means a warrant issued under ORS 133.525 to 133.703.

Note: 837.300 to 837.390 and 837.995 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 837 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

(Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems by Law Enforcement Agencies)

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