Oregon Statutes 285A.325 – Foreign trade zones; operators of zones
(1) Any port organized under the laws of this state, any municipal corporation in this state or any dock commission of any city of this state may apply to the United States for permission and may establish, operate and maintain foreign trade zones within or without their boundaries.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 285A.325
- City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) A private for-profit corporation may also establish, operate and maintain a foreign trade zone in this state when the corporation is:
(a) Incorporated and organized under the laws of this state for the purpose of establishing, operating and maintaining a foreign trade zone; and
(b) Authorized to establish, operate and maintain a foreign trade zone under a special Act of the Legislative Assembly that specifically names and grants such authority to the corporation. [Formerly 307.850]
285A.325 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 285A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.