(1) As used in this section, ‘miles per gallon’ or ‘MPG’ means the distance traveled in a vehicle powered by one gallon of fuel.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall determine the combined MPG ratings for each motor vehicle pursuant to a method determined by the department.

(3) Except as provided in ORS § 319.890 (3), in addition to the registration fees prescribed under ORS § 803.420 (6)(a), there shall be paid for each year of the registration period, an additional amount as follows:

(a) For vehicles that have a rating of 0-19 MPG, $20.

(b) For vehicles that have a rating of 20-39 MPG, $25.

(c) For vehicles that have a rating of 40 MPG or greater, $35.

(d) For electric vehicles, $115. [2017 c.750 § 32; 2017 c.750 § 33]

803.422 was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS Chapter 803 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.