Public access; identity of requester.

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(2) If, in the discretion of the State Fire Marshal, it is necessary to protect the public safety and welfare, the State Fire Marshal may require a person requesting information under subsection (1) of this section to complete a form developed by the State Fire Marshal. The form shall require the person making the request for information to provide the name and address and proof of identity of the person making the request. [1985 c.726 §7; 2021 c.539 §112]

Note: The name of the office of the State Fire Marshal is being changed to the Department of the State Fire Marshal. The name change becomes operative on July 1, 2023. See sections 89 and 155a, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. Between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, references to the Department of the State Fire Marshal shall be construed to mean the office of the State Fire Marshal in the Department of State Police. See section 155c, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021.

Note: The amendments to 453.327 by section 112, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS 453.307 to 453.414 and 476.030, the public is permitted access to records retained under ORS 453.322 relating to hazardous substances not otherwise protected as a trade secret or by a confidentiality agreement described in ORS 453.332 and 453.337. A person requesting information under this section may be required to complete the form provided by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to subsection (2) of this section.

(2) If, in the discretion of the State Fire Marshal, it is necessary to protect the public safety and welfare, the State Fire Marshal may require a person requesting information under subsection (1) of this section to complete a form developed by the State Fire Marshal. The form shall require the person making the request for information to provide the name and address and proof of identity of the person making the request.


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