Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 740 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MOTOR CARRIER TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
Division 35 - CERTIFICATES, PERMITS, LICENSES AND DOCUMENTS
Section 740-035-0005 - Definitions
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
For purposes of OAR chapter 740, the following definitions apply:
(1) A motor carrier is "domiciled" in Oregon if the motor carrier has an established place of business in Oregon as specified on an application for authority.
(2) An "Established Account" results when the department has received and approved an application for a motor carrier account or farm certification containing sufficient information to identify the legal entity of the motor carrier.
(3) "Legal Entity" means an association, corporation, partnership, proprietorship, trust, individual or other entity that has a separate existence for tax or other purposes of accountability under law. A legal entity has standing to enter into agreements or contracts, assume obligations, incur and pay debts, sue and be sued in its own right, and to be held responsible for its actions.
(4) A "Temporary Account" results when the department has issued an account number for the purpose of issuing temporary passes but has not received or approved an application for a motor carrier account or a farm certification.
(5) A "Third Party Agent" is any person or entity authorized by the Department to implement or conduct the Motor Carrier Education Program training as prescribed by the Department.
Statutory/Other Authority: 184.619 & 823.011
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 823.027 & ORS 825.354