# ORS § 802.020: 802.020 Administrative facilities for enforcement of motor vehicle laws

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.020

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 802.020
- **Heading:** 802.020 Administrative facilities for enforcement of motor vehicle laws
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 802 / Section 802.020

## Text

The Department of Transportation:

(1) Shall purchase the necessary stationery, record books, registration plates and postage, provide for the printing and all other necessary and incidental expenses, employ the necessary clerical assistance, and lease such real estate and buildings as the department deems necessary to carry out fully the objects and purposes of the motor vehicle laws which it is required to administer.

(2) Is authorized and directed to pay any claims therefor in the manner provided by law out of the money received under the provisions of the vehicle code.

(3) May share space in any leased building with any other state officer, department, board or commission, for the conduct of the business of the state.

(4) Subject to approval under this subsection, may acquire by purchase, agreement or donation, real property or any right or interest therein for office buildings and necessary appurtenant facilities. Before the department may exercise any authority under this subsection the department must have the approval of:

(a) The committee of ways and means established under ORS 171.555 (Joint Committee on Ways and Means) if the Legislative Assembly is in session.

(b) The Emergency Board created under ORS 291.324 (Emergency Board created) if the Legislative Assembly is not in session. [1983 c.338 §115]

Source: Section 802.020 — Administrative facilities for enforcement of motor vehicle laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors802.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 802.010 802.010 Duties of Department of Transportation regarding motor vehicles and drivers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.010.md)
- [ORS § 802.012 802.012 Rules for acceptance of information submitted other than on paper](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.012.md)
- [ORS § 802.020 802.020 Administrative facilities for enforcement of motor vehicle laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.020.md)
- [ORS § 802.031 802.031 Designation of dealers and others as agents of department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.031.md)
- [ORS § 802.040 802.040 Specification of certain ways of reporting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.040.md)
- [ORS § 802.050 802.050 Publications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.050.md)
- [ORS § 802.060 802.060 Acceptance of grants and other moneys for traffic safety programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.060.md)
- [ORS § 802.070 802.070 Department to assist schools in promoting highway safety](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.070.md)
- [ORS § 802.075 802.075 Rules for accident prevention course](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.075.md)
- [ORS § 802.087 802.087 Rules for assisting offenders in obtaining driver license or identification card](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.087.md)
- [ORS § 802.091 802.091 Removal of debris following motor vehicle accident](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.091.md)
- [ORS § 802.100 802.100 Accounts related to driver and vehicle services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.100.md)
- [ORS § 802.110 802.110 Procedures for financial administration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.110.md)
- [ORS § 802.112 802.112 Surcharge for certain transactions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.112.md)

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