In the event that a public museum is established under ORS § 358.345, the city or two or more cities, acting through the governing body or museum commission, may:

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 358.355

  • City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC

(1) Acquire a site or sites for the museum.

(2) Construct a structure or structures to house the museum collection, or lease a structure or structures for such purpose for not more than 50 years.

(3) Use public sites or structures or both for museum purposes. [1953 c.481 § 5; 1973 c.757 § 5; 1983 c.260 § 7]