(1) The purpose of ORS § 390.270 to 390.290 is to encourage cities, counties and rural fire protection districts to provide lifesaving services along the ocean shore.

(2) Any city, county or rural fire protection district that provides lifesaving services along the ocean shore may qualify for a matching fund grant for services and capital acquisitions under ORS § 390.270 to 390.290. [1973 c.673 § 2; 1985 c.395 § 2]