Oregon Statutes - Chapter 351 - Higher Education Generally - Section 351.086 - Oregon University System exemption from certain laws; authority to contract with public agencies.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter and ORS chapter 352, the provisions of ORS chapters 240, 279A, 279B, 279C, 282 and 292 do not apply to the Oregon University System.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, ORS 240.167, 240.185, 279A.065 (2), 279B.055 (3), 279C.380 (1)(a) and (3), 279C.600 to 279C.625, 279C.800, 279C.810, 279C.825, 279C.830, 279C.835, 279C.840, 279C.845, 279C.850, 279C.855, 279C.860, 279C.865, 279C.870 and 292.043 apply to the Oregon University System.

(3) Notwithstanding any other law, the following provisions do not apply to the Oregon University System:

(a) ORS 182.310 to 182.400;

(b) ORS 273.413 to 273.456;

(c) ORS 276.071 and 276.072; and

(d) ORS 291.038.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3)(b) of this section, ORS 273.413 to 273.456 apply to any structure, equipment or asset owned by the Oregon University System that is encumbered by a certificate of participation.

(5) In carrying out the duties, functions and powers imposed by law upon the Oregon University System, the State Board of Higher Education or the Chancellor of the Oregon University System may contract with any public agency for the performance of such duties, functions and powers as the Oregon University System considers appropriate. [1995 c.612 §2; 1997 c.802 §16; 1999 c.210 §1; 2003 c.562 §3; 2003 c.674 §8; 2003 c.794 §259a; 2007 c.71 §97]

Note: 351.086, 351.087, 351.092, 351.094 and 351.097 were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 351 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

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