ORS 822.133
Requirements of dismantler operating motor vehicle dismantling business


(1)

As used in this section:

(a)

“Crushed motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle, the frame or unibody of which is compacted or flattened so that it no longer resembles any particular year, model or make of motor vehicle and is less than half of the motor vehicle’s original volume as measured in cubic feet.

(b)

“Destroy” means to dismantle, disassemble, damage or substantially alter a motor vehicle:

(A)

With the intent of rendering the vehicle permanently inoperable;

(B)

To the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds the actual cash value of the vehicle prior to the damage; or

(C)

To the extent that the sum of the cost of repairing the vehicle and the salvage value of the vehicle in its damaged condition exceeds the actual cash value of the vehicle in its repaired condition.

(c)

“Mobile motor vehicle crusher” means a machine that compacts or flattens a motor vehicle into a crushed motor vehicle and is designed to be transported on a highway.

(d)

“Wrecked vehicle” means a motor vehicle:

(A)

That is destroyed, or is acquired with the intent to destroy, and that will never be operated as a motor vehicle; or

(B)

That has sustained damage to an extent that the vehicle may not lawfully be operated on the highways of this state.

(2)

In the operation of a motor vehicle dismantling business, a dismantler:

(a)

Must physically separate or visually label a wrecked vehicle in a manner that readily identifies the ownership status of the wrecked vehicle if the dismantler takes possession of the wrecked vehicle without immediately obtaining an ownership record or salvage title certificate. A dismantler need not separate or visually identify a wrecked vehicle pursuant to this subsection if the vehicle is subject to an exemption under ORS 803.030 (Exemptions from title requirement) or is obtained from a jurisdiction that does not issue certificates of title.

(b)

May not remove parts from or destroy a motor vehicle prior to obtaining an ownership record or salvage title certificate for the vehicle.

(c)

Must demolish the registration plates of a wrecked vehicle at the time the ownership record is received.

(d)

Must notify the Department of Transportation of any changes in the information provided to the department in the application for a dismantler certificate within 30 days of the change.

(e)

Must furnish a written report to the department, in a form established by the department by rule, after a wrecked vehicle is dismantled or destroyed.

(f)

Must, every year, have the premises inspected by local fire inspectors and furnish a written report to the department, in a form established by the department by rule, on the findings of the inspection.

(g)

Must be in compliance with any agreement with, order of or program or process authorized by the Department of Environmental Quality that governs the conduct of the dismantler.

(3)

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(a)

A dismantler using a mobile motor vehicle crusher shall:

(A)

Hold a current, valid dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110 (Dismantler certificate).

(B)

Conspicuously display on the mobile motor vehicle crusher the name of the dismantler’s business as listed on the dismantler’s application submitted pursuant to ORS 822.110 (Dismantler certificate) and the dismantler certificate number issued by the Department of Transportation.

(C)

Comply with all of the applicable statutes and rules regulating dismantlers at each location where the dismantler uses the mobile motor vehicle crusher. If the dismantler is using a mobile motor vehicle crusher at a location approved under a dismantler certificate, the dismantler who holds the dismantler certificate for the location shall be responsible for complying with all statutes and rules regarding dismantlers.

(b)

If a dismantler is using a mobile motor vehicle crusher at a temporary location for 15 consecutive business days or less, the dismantler is exempt from obtaining a supplemental dismantler certificate under ORS 822.125 (Privileges granted by certificate) for the temporary location. [2005 c.654 §6; 2011 c.433 §2; 2019 c.630 §6]

Source: Section 822.133 — Requirements of dismantler operating motor vehicle dismantling business, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html.

822.005
Acting as vehicle dealer without certificate
822.007
Injunction against person acting as vehicle dealer in violation of vehicle code or rule
822.009
Civil penalties for violations of statutes or rules
822.015
Exemptions from vehicle dealer certification requirement
822.020
Issuance of certificate
822.022
Restrictions on issuing certificates
822.025
Application contents
822.027
Education requirements for vehicle dealers
822.030
Bond or letter of credit requirements
822.033
Requirements for certificate of insurance
822.035
Investigation of application
822.040
Privileges granted by certificate
822.042
Procedures for transfer of interest in vehicle by vehicle dealer
822.043
Dealer preparation and submission of documents
822.045
Vehicle dealer offenses
822.046
Vehicle dealer’s duty to inform potential buyer if vehicle used for manufacture of controlled substances
822.047
Brokerage services
822.048
Remedy for failure to submit title
822.050
Revocation, cancellation or suspension of certificate
822.055
Failure to return revoked, canceled or suspended certificate
822.060
Illegal consignment practices
822.065
Violation of consigned vehicle transfer
822.070
Conducting illegal vehicle rebuilding business
822.080
Procedures for civil penalties imposed under ORS 822.009
822.082
“Recreational vehicle service facility” defined
822.083
“Show” defined
822.084
Show license
822.086
New recreational vehicle sales
822.090
Unlawful subleasing of motor vehicle
822.093
Sale of vehicles involving possessory liens
822.094
Transfer by lien claimant
822.100
Conducting a motor vehicle dismantling business without a certificate
822.105
Exemption from certificate requirement
822.110
Dismantler certificate
822.115
Application contents
822.120
Bond or letter of credit requirements
822.125
Privileges granted by certificate
822.130
Inspection of books, records, inventory and premises
822.133
Requirements of dismantler operating motor vehicle dismantling business
822.135
Improperly conducting motor vehicle dismantling business
822.137
Dismantler conduct resulting in civil penalty
822.140
Local government approval requirements
822.145
Imposition of sanctions
822.150
Failure to return revoked, canceled or suspended certificate or identification card
822.200
Operating illegal towing business
822.205
Certificate
822.210
Privileges granted by certificate
822.213
Transporting property for hire
822.215
Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or refusal of certificate
822.217
Proportional registration for tow vehicles
822.218
Cancellation of identification device for proportionally registered tow vehicle
822.220
Authorization to obstruct traffic
822.225
Failure to remove injurious substance
822.230
City or county regulation of towing businesses
822.235
Recovery after theft
822.250
State Board of Towing
822.255
Chair and vice chair
822.260
Administrative officer for board
822.265
Rulemaking authority
822.270
State Board of Towing Account
822.275
Administration of oaths
822.280
Denial, suspension, revocation or refusal of towing business certificate
822.285
Additional powers of board
822.290
Denial of participation on Department of State Police tow rotation
822.300
Acting as vehicle transporter without certificate
822.305
Exemptions from vehicle transporter certification requirement
822.310
Privileges granted by certificate
822.315
Improper use of vehicle transporter plate
822.325
Failure to return revoked or suspended certificate
822.500
Operating commercial driver training school without certificate
822.505
Commercial driver training school bond
822.510
Proof of insurance
822.515
Certificates
822.520
Failure to return revoked, suspended or canceled commercial driver training school certificate
822.525
Acting as driver training instructor without certificate
822.530
Certificate
822.535
Failure to return revoked or suspended certificate
822.600
Failure of garage to report accident or bullet contact
822.605
False swearing relating to regulation of vehicle related businesses
822.700
Certification fees
822.705
Fee for issuance or renewal of vehicle dealer certificate
822.990
Civil penalties for violations of ORS 822.500 and 822.525
822.992
Civil penalties for violations related to dismantlers
822.995
Civil penalties for violations related to towing
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