(2) Before adopting rules under subsection (1) of this section, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall consider:
(a) Technological advances in the rail fixed guideway industry.
(b) The practicability of following the standards under consideration, if adopted.
(c) The probability, extent and gravity of the injury to the public or to property that will result from failure to follow the standards under consideration.
(d) Safety standards followed, proposed or approved by responsible members of the rail fixed guideway industry.
(3) Notwithstanding ORS 479.510 to 479.945, 479.995 and 824.045, the Department of Consumer and Business Services is designated as the state agency to administer and enforce the standards established by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services under this section. The department shall adopt rules establishing procedures for the administration and enforcement of such standards. [1997 c.275 §42; 2017 c.46 §3]
Note: 479.950 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 479 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.