(2) All moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of the State Fire Marshal only for the payment of costs associated with the development and effective implementation of the plan adopted under ORS 453.392 for the coordinated response to oil or hazardous material spills or releases that occur during rail transport. [2015 c.739 §4; 2021 c.539 §116]
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 453.394 by section 116, 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) The Oil and Hazardous Material Transportation by Rail Action Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The Oil and Hazardous Material Transportation by Rail Action Fund shall consist of all moneys placed in the fund as provided by law and any gifts, grants, donations, endowments or bequests from any public or private source. Interest earned by the fund shall be credited to the fund.
(2) All moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of State Police for use by the office of the State Fire Marshal only for the payment of costs associated with the development and effective implementation of the plan adopted under ORS 453.392 for the coordinated response to oil or hazardous material spills or releases that occur during rail transport.
Note: 453.394 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 453 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.