(1) A person may not register or renew the registration of a vehicle in this state unless the person is domiciled in this state, as described in ORS § 803.355. This section does not apply to persons required by ORS § 803.200 or any other provision of law, to register vehicles in this state.

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(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a person who is not domiciled in this state may register or renew the registration of a vehicle that:

(a) Is usually left within the state when the registered owner is absent from the state;

(b) Is used primarily for personal transportation within the state;

(c) Is a private passenger vehicle or a vehicle with a loaded weight of no more than 10,000 pounds; and

(d) Is not a motor home or a camper. [1985 c.305 § 8; 2005 c.770 § 3; 2019 c.312 § 31]

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