(1) A municipality, 10 or more persons or an association with 10 or more members may file objections to a municipality’s assumption of a building inspection program. The objections must be filed within 30 days after the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services gives notice of the application.

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(2) The director, by rule, shall establish a process for reviewing objections filed under subsection (1) of this section. The review process shall include but need not be limited to:

(a) Identification of economic impairment, if any, affecting the municipality;

(b) Demonstration by the municipality that all building inspection program permits and services will be available, including any service agreements for carrying out building program services;

(c) Review of all elements of the assumption plan submitted by the municipality;

(d) Demonstration by the municipality of the ability to provide building inspection program services for at least two years; and

(e) Review of proposed levels of service, including the municipality’s ability to maintain or improve upon existing service levels.

(3) Upon completion of a review under subsection (2) of this section, the director shall issue a final agency order approving or disapproving the application. [2001 c.573 § 2]

455.152 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.