(1) The State Board of Towing is established within the Department of Transportation.

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(2) The State Board of Towing consists of nine members appointed by the Governor as follows:

(a) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS § 822.205 and who represents a city in Oregon with a population of 100,000 or more;

(b) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS § 822.205 and who represents a city in Oregon with a population of less than 100,000;

(c) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS § 822.205 and who has specialized knowledge in towing equipment and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 44,000 pounds;

(d) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS § 822.205 and who has specialized knowledge in towing vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less;

(e) One member who represents the insurance industry;

(f) One member from a tow program within the Department of State Police;

(g) One member who is a chief of police or a county sheriff;

(h) One member who is a member of the public; and

(i) One member who is a consumer advocate.

(3) All members of the board must be residents of Oregon.

(4) The term of office of each member of the board is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(5) A member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS § 292.495. [2021 c.578 § 1; 2023 c.348 § 1]

822.250 to 822.290 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 822 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Section 2, chapter 578, Oregon Laws 2021, provides: Sec. 2. Initial terms of office. Notwithstanding the term of office specified by section 1 of this 2021 Act [822.250], of the members first appointed to the State Board of Towing:

(1) Two shall serve for a term ending July 1, 2022.

(2) Two shall serve for a term ending July 1, 2023.

(3) Two shall serve for a term ending July 1, 2024.

(4) Three shall serve for a term ending July 1, 2025. [2021 c.578 § 2]