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(6) The applicant owns a vehicle that qualifies under ORS 803.360 (2) for registration in this
state, if the owner is not domiciled in this state and is not required by ORS 803.200, or any other
provision of law, to register the vehicle in this state.
(7) The applicant surrenders all evidence of any former registration or title as required by ORS
803.380.
(8)(a) Beginning with 2009 model year new motor vehicles, the applicant provides proof of com-
pliance with low emission motor vehicle standards adopted pursuant to ORS 468A.360. The depart-
ment shall determine by rule what constitutes proof of compliance with low emission motor vehicle
standards.
(b) The department shall determine by rule which new motor vehicles are exempt from the re-
quirements of this subsection. Any rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph shall be consistent with
the Environmental Quality Commission standards adopted pursuant to ORS 468A.360.
(c) For purposes of this subsection, “new motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle with 7,500 miles
or less on the odometer when the vehicle is initially registered under ORS 803.420 [ (1)] (6)(a) ,
805.100 or 805.120.
(9) If required to do so by the department, the applicant provides the department with satisfac-
tory proof that the vehicle was designed to be operated on highways and meets equipment require-
ments imposed by statute or rule for the lawful operation of a vehicle on highways. The department
may adopt rules specifying the kinds of vehicles that are subject to this subsection and what con-
stitutes satisfactory proof under this subsection.
SECTION 39e.
ORS 803.415 is amended to read:
803.415. This section establishes registration periods for vehicles. The registration periods are
periods described under ORS 803.400. Except as provided in the following, the registration period
for any vehicle registered in this state by the Department of Transportation is a biennial registra-
tion period:
(1) The following vehicles have permanent registration:
(a) Antique vehicles registered under ORS 805.010.
(b) Vehicles of special interest registered under ORS 805.020.
(c) Trailers that will be operated on the highways at a loaded weight of more than 8,000 pounds
and are not travel trailers, fixed load vehicles or special use trailers.
(2) Government-owned vehicles registered under ORS 805.040 have ownership registration.
(3) The following vehicles may be registered under annual or quarterly registration unless the
vehicles are registered under proportional registration under ORS 826.009 or proportional fleet
registration under ORS 826.011:
(a) Vehicles required to establish a registration weight under ORS 803.430.
(b) Commercial buses.
(c) Vehicles registered as farm vehicles under ORS 805.300.
(4) Snowmobiles are registered as provided in ORS 821.080.
(5) Vehicles operated by dealers who hold certificates under ORS 822.020 are as provided under
ORS 822.040.
(6) Trailers for hire that will be operated at a loaded weight of 8,000 pounds or less may be
registered as follows:
(a) Annual registration; or
(b) If registered under an agreement pursuant to ORS 802.500, for a period of time determined
as specified in the agreement or as determined by the department.
(7) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (10) of this section, the registration period for
electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles that use electricity and another source of motive power is a
biennial registration period except that the registration period for the following electric or hybrid
vehicles is an annual registration period:
(a) Commercial buses.
(b) Electric or hybrid vehicles registered as farm vehicles under ORS 805.300.
(c) Vehicles required to establish registration weight under ORS 803.430.
Enrolled House Bill 2017 (HB 2017-A) Page 48
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