(1) Nothing in ORS § 802.600 prohibits the Department of Transportation from adopting rules to:

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(a) Authorize persons to act as agents for the department for the purpose of issuing winter recreation parking permits.

(b) Designate vehicle dealers holding a valid certificate issued under ORS § 822.020 to act as agents of the department for purposes of accepting documents and fees necessary to title and register any vehicle the vehicle dealer sells, or to perform other duties the department may authorize. Other duties may include, but need not be limited to:

(A) Issuing permits under ORS § 803.600 and 803.625; and

(B) Performing vehicle identification number inspections.

(2) A vehicle dealer designated under this section shall:

(a) Transmit title and registration documents with all required fees to the department within the time specified in ORS § 822.042 and in accordance with any other applicable statutes or applicable rules adopted by the department.

(b) Maintain records as determined by the department to show compliance with this section and any rules adopted by the department. [1997 c.583 § 10(2); 2017 c.172 § 2; 2023 c.400 § 38]

802.031 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code or any chapter or series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

[2001 c.141 § 1; 2005 c.375 § 1; renumbered 822.043 in 2005]