ORS 476.735
Sky lantern prohibition
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As used in this section, “sky lantern” means an unmanned self-contained luminary device that uses heated air produced by an open flame or produced by another source to become or remain airborne.(2)
A person may not release a sky lantern into the airspace of this state.(3)
Violation of this section is a Class A violation.(4)
In addition to any enforcement officer specifically identified in ORS 153.005 (Definitions), a citation for a violation of this section may be issued by:(a)
The State Fire Marshal, employees of the Department of the State Fire Marshal or assistants to the State Fire Marshal as described in ORS 476.040 (Deputies and assistants) or 476.060 (Local officers and constables as assistants to State Fire Marshal);(b)
The Director of the Oregon Department of Aviation or employees specifically designated by the director under ORS 837.100 (Issuance of citations for violations) to enforce violations;(c)
The State Forester or the State Forestry Department, or any employee specifically designated by the State Forester or the department under ORS 477.985 (Enforcement procedure) to enforce violations; or(d)
The State Parks and Recreation Director or any State Parks and Recreation Department employee specifically designated by the director under ORS 390.050 (Park and recreation violations) to enforce violations. [2016 c.123 §1; 2021 c.539 §133](2)
A person may not release a sky lantern into the airspace of this state.(3)
Violation of this section is a Class A violation.(4)
In addition to any enforcement officer specifically identified in ORS 153.005 (Definitions), a citation for a violation of this section may be issued by:(a)
The State Fire Marshal, employees of the office of the State Fire Marshal or assistants to the State Fire Marshal as described in ORS 476.040 (Deputies and assistants) or 476.060 (Local officers and constables as assistants to State Fire Marshal);(b)
The Director of the Oregon Department of Aviation or employees specifically designated by the director under ORS 837.100 (Issuance of citations for violations) to enforce violations;(c)
The State Forester or the State Forestry Department, or any employee specifically designated by the State Forester or the department under ORS 477.985 (Enforcement procedure) to enforce violations; or(d)
The State Parks and Recreation Director or any State Parks and Recreation Department employee specifically designated by the director under ORS 390.050 (Park and recreation violations) to enforce violations.
Source:
Section 476.735 — Sky lantern prohibition, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors476.html
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