As used in ORS § 476.392 and 476.394, ‘defensible space’ means a natural or human-made area in which material capable of supporting the spread of fire has been treated, cleared or modified to slow the rate and intensity of advancing wildfire and allow space for fire suppression operations to occur. [2021 c.592 § 8]

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476.390 to 476.398 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 476 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.