Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS § 459.015, for purposes of encouraging the use of waste tires under ORS § 459.705 to 459.790, the use of processed, source-separated waste tires having a positive market value as a new product to recover energy shall be considered recycling under ORS § 459.015 (2)(c)(C). [1991 c.882 § 4; 2021 c.681 § 56]

459.772 was added to and made a part of 459.705 to 459.790 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.