(1) In addition to the privileges described under ORS § 822.210, the holder of a current, valid towing business certificate issued under ORS § 822.205 may use a tow vehicle to transport property for hire other than as described in ORS § 822.210 if:

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(a) The tow vehicle is used primarily for the purposes described in ORS § 822.210 in a manner specified by the department by rule;

(b) The tow vehicle has a combined weight of 26,001 pounds or more;

(c) The holder of the towing business certificate has submitted a declaration of weight under ORS § 803.435 and has registered the tow vehicle under ORS § 803.420 (14)(a); and

(d) The holder of the towing business certificate operates in accordance with the provisions of ORS Chapter 825.

(2) A tow vehicle that is used to transport property for hire other than as described in ORS § 822.210 is subject to the weight-mile tax imposed under ORS § 825.474. [2011 c.287 § 2; 2017 c.750 § 39t]

822.213 was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS Chapter 822 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.