§ 476.020 State Fire Marshal; appointment; qualifications
§ 476.030 Powers and duties of marshal and deputies generally; rules; exemption of certain governmental subdivisions; inspection of adult foster homes
§ 476.033 Discretionary powers of State Fire Marshal
§ 476.035 Adjustments and variances in application of statutes and regulations
§ 476.040 Deputies and assistants
§ 476.050 Payment of salaries and expenses
§ 476.055 State Fire Marshal Fund; uses
§ 476.060 Local officers and constables as assistants to State Fire Marshal
§ 476.070 Entering buildings and premises
§ 476.090 Records of fires
§ 476.110 State police to enforce fire laws
§ 476.113 Designation of regions; regional appeal advisory boards; qualifications of members
§ 476.115 Functions of regional appeal advisory boards; reports submitted to board
§ 476.120 Minimum standards for protection of life and property
§ 476.125 Supplies and equipment for employees
§ 476.130 Statistical reports; price; sale; deposit of proceeds
§ 476.132 Wildfire readiness and response capacity
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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 476 > State Fire Marshal; Powers and Duties

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Governmental subdivisions: means a city, county or rural fire protection district in this state whose functions include regulation of building use and occupancy and the administration of fire safety laws, ordinances and regulations. See Oregon Statutes 476.005
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • State Treasury: includes those financial assets the lawful custody of which are vested in the State Treasurer and the office of the State Treasurer relating to the custody of those financial assets. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.