# ORS § 267.020: 267.020 Transfer of transit system to metropolitan service district

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.020

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 267.020
- **Heading:** 267.020 Transfer of transit system to metropolitan service district
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.020

## Text

When a metropolitan service district organized under ORS chapter 268 functions in a mass transit district organized under ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) , the governing body of the metropolitan district may at any time order transfer of the transit system of the transit district to the metropolitan district, whereupon:

(1) The governing body of the transit district shall transfer title to, and possession of, the transit system and of all books, records, files, documents, and other property of the transit district to the metropolitan district.

(2) The metropolitan district shall be responsible for all the liabilities and obligations imposed upon or assumed by the transit district.

(3) For purposes of mass transit the metropolitan district shall have all the rights, powers, privileges and immunities, and be subject to all the duties and obligations, of a mass transit district under ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) , insofar as they are consistent with ORS chapter 268.

(4) The boundaries of the metropolitan district shall, for purposes of mass transit, be extended to encompass all the territory of the transit district.

(5) The transit district shall be dissolved and the offices of its directors terminated. [1969 c.643 §40; 1997 c.833 §26]

Source: Section 267.020 — Transfer of transit system to metropolitan service district; effect of transfer order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 267.001 267.001 Authority of certain mass transit and transportation districts to impose vehicle registration fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.001.md)
- [ORS § 267.010 267.010 Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.010.md)
- [ORS § 267.020 267.020 Transfer of transit system to metropolitan service district](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.020.md)
- [ORS § 267.030 267.030 Use of alternative fuels for certain district vehicles](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.030.md)
- [ORS § 267.080 267.080 Creation of district](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.080.md)
- [ORS § 267.085 267.085 Resolution to form district](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.085.md)
- [ORS § 267.090 267.090 Directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.090.md)
- [ORS § 267.095 267.095 Terms of directors first appointed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.095.md)
- [ORS § 267.097 267.097 Governor to solicit recommendations for director in metropolitan statistical area with population over 400,000](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.097.md)
- [ORS § 267.107 267.107 Resolution to create certain districts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.107.md)
- [ORS § 267.108 267.108 Appointment of directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.108.md)
- [ORS § 267.114 267.114 Minimum area of district](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.114.md)
- [ORS § 267.120 267.120 Officers of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.120.md)
- [ORS § 267.125 267.125 Meetings of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.125.md)

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