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Oregon Revised Statutes Protection from Fire § 480.210

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A person may not possess an explosive unless:

(a) The person has in immediate possession at all times during the possession of the explosive a valid certificate of possession issued to the person under ORS 480.235;

(b) The person possesses a license or permit issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives of a type that authorizes the possession; or

(c) The person is listed as a responsible person or employee possessor under a license or permit described in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(2) A person in possession of an explosive shall display a certificate of possession or federal license or permit upon the demand of the State Fire Marshal, an assistant to the State Fire Marshal, a magistrate or a law enforcement agency, public fire department or fire protection agency of this state.

(3) It is a defense to a charge under subsection (1) of this section that the person so charged produce in court:

(a) A certificate described in subsection (1)(a) of this section that was valid at the time of the arrest of the person;

(b) Proof that the person has a license or permit issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives of a type authorizing the person to possess the explosives; or

(c) Proof that the person is listed as a responsible person or employee possessor under a license or permit described in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

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