Oregon Statutes - Chapter 401 - Emergency Services and Communications - Section 401.641 - Liability for expenses incurred and for loss or damage to local equipment; filing claim.

(1) If county, city or district equipment is assigned and used under ORS 401.638 to respond to a structural collapse or threat of imminent structural collapse in another county, city or district, the state:

(a) Is liable for any resulting loss of, or damage to, the equipment.

(b) Shall pay any expense incurred by the responding county, city or district for transportation, performance or maintenance of the equipment.

(2) A claim for loss, damage or expense under subsection (1) of this section must be filed within 60 days after the loss, damage or expense is incurred, or within any extension of time for filing the claim granted by the Department of State Police. The claim must include an itemized notice of the claim, signed under oath, and be served by mail or personally upon the department. An accepted claim for loss, damage or expense shall be payable from moneys made available under ORS 401.355 to 401.465. [2005 c.651 §3]

Note: See note under 401.638.

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