Chapter 734 Department of Transportation, Highway Division
Synopsis: The official set of rules adopted by the Oregon Department of Transportation regarding the public use of its rest areas.
Division 30 Rest Areas 734-030-0005 Definitions The following definitions apply to OAR 734-030-0005 through 734-030-0025: (1) “Police Officer” means a member of the Oregon State Police, sheriff, deputy sheriff, city police officer, or other person as may be designated by law. (2) “Rest Area” includes safety rest areas, scenic overlooks and similar roadside areas which are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation (ODOT). Other than when issuing “free coffee” permits under OAR 734-030-0025, when a Rest Area is sited on both sides of the highway, the two sides will be considered a single Rest Area. (3) “Rest Area Attendant” means a Department of Transportation employee or contractor working in or responsible for the Rest Area; or for Rest Areas managed by Travel Information Council by agreement with ODOT a Travel Information Council employee or contractor working in or responsible for the Rest Area. (4) “Rest Area Enforcement Officer” means a person specifically designated by the director of the Travel Information Council as described in Section 1, Chapter 328, Oregon Laws 2011 to issue citations and enforce rest area rules. (5) “Service Animal” means any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. (6) “Visitor” means a person within the Rest Area who is not a Department of Transportation or Travel Information Council employee, Police Officer, Rest Area Enforcement Officer, or a Rest Area Attendant. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616. 184.619, 366.205 & 366.493 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 164.805, 366.205, 366.493, 374.305, 377.030 & 810.030 History: HWD 1-2013, f. 1-17-13, cert. ef 3-1-13 HWD 10-2010, f. 9-27-10, cert. ef. 10-1-10 HWD 3-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-28-10 thru 10-15-10 HWY 2-1993, f. & cert. ef. 4-15-93 2HD 5-1984, f. & ef. 4-18-84 1OTC 70, f. & ef. 3-5-76 HC 801, f. 11-24-59, ef. 1-1-60 HC 476a, f. & ef. 10-7-54 734-030-0010 Prohibited Activities To preserve state property and increase health and safety in Rest Areas, the following activities are prohibited by Visitors to a Rest Area: (1) Lighting a fire of any kind, other than propane or gas fueled camp stoves and grills. (2) Picking, removing, or damaging plant life or forest products. (3) Hunting, trapping, or injuring birds or animals. (4) Discharging a firearm, bow and arrow, or other weapon or discharging fireworks, explosives, or other similar devices. (5) Mutilating, defacing, damaging or removing any property, garbage, recycling, structure or facility. (6) Digging up, defacing, or removing any dirt, stone, rock, or other natural substance. (7) Operating a concession or selling merchandise, food, or services, except for a permitted "free coffee" service, public telephones, or articles dispensed by vending machines pursuant to an agreement with the Department of Transportation, or Travel Information Council for the Rest Areas managed by Travel Information Council by agreement with ODOT. (8) Blocking or physically interfering with access to the restroom by other Visitors or blocking motor vehicle or pedestrian movement in the Rest Area. (9) Smoking or carrying a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or other smoking implement in a restroom building or within 20 feet of a restroom building in the Rest Area. (10) Consuming any alcoholic beverage or possessing an opened container of an alcoholic beverage within the Rest Area. (11) Operating a motor vehicle in any area not constructed or designed for motor vehicles. Parking a motor vehicle outside the designated parking area or parking in violation of any posted parking regulation. (12) Allowing a pet or other animal to run loose. All pets and Service Animals must be on a leash 6 feet or shorter and under direct hand control. All livestock must be on a lead of 10 feet or shorter and under direct hand control unless contained within a designated livestock corral. (13) Allowing an animal, except a Service Animal, to be in any building or in any area except designated pet or livestock areas. (14) Placing a poster, flyer, sign or other marker in or on any utility pole, sign post, building or other facility in a Rest Area. (15) Depositing garbage, recyclables, or refuse of any kind except in designated containers. (16) Dumping, spilling or allowing to leak any sewage, waste water, or other substance from the vehicle. (17) Using restroom facilities to bathe, or wash clothing, dishes or other materials. (18) Setting up a tent or other structure, camping, or remaining in a Rest Area for more than 12 hours within any 24-hour period. (19) Participating in a public disturbance, or riotous or other behavior which interferes with the reasonable use of the Rest Area by other Rest Area Visitors. (20) Obstructing, harassing or interfering with a Department of Transportation or Travel Information Council employee or Rest Area Attendant in the performance of their duties in the Rest Area. (21) Creating noise by any means which interferes with the reasonable use of the Rest Area by other Rest Area Visitors. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616. 184.619, 366.205 & 366.493 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 164.805, 366.205, 366.493, 374.305, 377.030 & 810.030 History: HWD 5-2019, temporary amend filed 08/19/2019, effective 08/19/2019 through 02/14/2020 HWD 1-2013, f. 1-17-13, cert. ef 3-1-13 HWD 10-2010, f. 9-27-10, cert. ef. 10-1-10 HWD 3-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-28-10 thru 10-15-10 HWD 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-06 HWY 14-1990, f. & cert. ef. 12-5-90 Reverted to 2HD 5-1984, f. & ef. 4-18-84 HWY 8-1990(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-20-90 2HD 5-1984, f. & ef. 4-18-84 1OTC 70, f. & ef. 3-5-76 HC 801, f. 11-24-59, ef. 1-1-60 HC 476a, f. & ef. 10-7-54 734-030-0015 Compliance (1) To preserve state property and increase health and safety in Rest Areas, a Department of Transportation or Travel Information Council employee, Police Officer, Rest Area Enforcement Officer, or the Rest Area Attendant is authorized to require compliance with OAR 734-030-0010. (2) In addition to any other penalty prescribed by law, failure to comply with OAR 734-030-0010 governing health and safety in a Rest Area may result in a Class B violation as stated in ORS 366.991. (3) A Police Officer may direct a person to leave the Rest Area for a period of up to 1 year when the person violates any Rest Area rule; or violates any federal, state, county or city law or court order. Such exclusion shall be in writing as described in section 5 of this rule. A lesser amount of time may be specified on the exclusion notice based on the frequency, severity, and impact to other Visitors of the violation as described in section 6 of this rule. (4) A Rest Area Enforcement Officer, within a Rest Area managed by Travel Information Council by agreement with ODOT, may direct a person to leave the Rest Area for a period of up to 1 year when the person violates any rest area rule. Such exclusion shall be in writing as described in section 5 of this rule. A lesser amount of time may be specified on the exclusion notice based on the frequency, severity, and impact to other Visitors of the violation as described in section 6 of this rule. (5) The notice of exclusion must be in writing and include the conduct leading to the exclusion; the name of the Rest Area; the effective date and length of the exclusion; the name of the person being excluded; the name of the person ordering the exclusion; and information consistent with OAR 734-030-0016 on how to contest the exclusion. If the person being excluded refuses to accept the written notice of exclusion, the exclusion is still valid. Verbal direction to the person as to the length of the exclusion is adequate as notice provided such action is documented on the written notice of exclusion. (6) A person may be excluded from a Rest Area for up to 1 year as described in this rule. A lesser amount of time may be specified as follows:(a) A person may be excluded for 1 month (30 days) when the person violates the posted rest area rules, or demonstrates unwillingness to comply or change behavior when requested. (b) A person may be excluded for 6 months (180 days) when the person repeatedly violates the posted rest area rules, is cited for violation of federal, state, or local laws in the Rest Area, or causes property damage of $2,000 or less. (c) A person may be excluded for 1 year (365 days) when the person physically attacks another person or thing in the Rest Area, is cited for criminal activity in the Rest Area, intentionally causes property damage, or causes property damage of more than $2,000.(7) Violation of a notice of exclusion may result in arrest for criminal trespass under ORS 164.245. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616. 184.619, 366.205 & 366.493 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 164.805, 366.205, 366.493, 374.305, 377.030 & 810.030 History: HWD 1-2013, f. 1-17-13, cert. ef 3-1-13 HWD 10-2010, f. 9-27-10, cert. ef. 10-1-10 HWD 3-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-28-10 thru 10-15-10 HWY 2-1993, f. & cert. ef. 4-15-93 1OTC 70, f. & ef. 3-5-76 HC 801, f. 11-24-59, ef. 1-1-60 HC 476a, f. & ef. 10-7-54 734-030-0016 Exclusion Review Process (1) A person excluded from a Rest Area may submit a written request for a review of the exclusion. Only the basis of the exclusion and the length of the exclusion may be contested. The review request must be received at the address listed on the exclusion notice within 7 business days from the date on the exclusion notice. (2) The written request for review must include the person’s name, mailing address and telephone number; the reason the person believes the exclusion should be withdrawn or modified; and be accompanied by a copy of the exclusion notice. (3) The Travel Information Council Rest Area Operations Manager or Deputy Director not involved in the decision to exclude from TIC managed Rest Areas or the ODOT District Manager or Assistant District Manager not involved in the decision to exclude from ODOT managed Rest Areas will review the information provided along with the facts leading to the exclusion and make a final determination within 21 days of receipt of the written request. The review of the exclusion from a Rest Area is not subject to ORS 183 and is therefore not subject to the Administrative Procedures Act. (4) Only one review will be conducted for each notice of exclusion. The review will be informal in nature however a written statement of the results of the review will be provided to the person requesting the review. The determination of the exclusion review is final and is not subject to appeal. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616. 184.619, 366.205 & 366.493 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 164.805, 366.205, 366.493, 374.305, 377.030 & 810.030 History: HWD 1-2013, f. 1-17-13, cert. ef 3-1-13 734-030-0020 Notice Notice of conduct consistent with OAR 734-030-0005 through 734-030-0015 shall be posted in each rest area. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616. 184.619, 366.205 & 366.493 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 164.805, 366.205, 366.493, 374.305, 377.030 & 810.030 History: HWD 10-2010, f. 9-27-10, cert. ef. 10-1-10 HWD 3-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-28-10 thru 10-15-10 1OTC 70, f. & ef. 3-5-76 HC 801, f. 11-24-59, ef. 1-1-60 HC 476a, f. & ef. 10-7-54 734-030-0025 “Free Coffee” Program The “free coffee" program is a service sponsored by non-profit organizations in rest areas; permissible under federal regulations and state law; and found by the Department of Transportation (Department), in certain instances, to be in the interest of public safety. “Free coffee” service will be permitted subject to the following conditions: (1)(a) Non-profit organizations may make written requests for permission to sponsor a “free coffee” service at a specific rest area directed to the District Manager (DM) for the district in which the rest area is located not more than 60 days prior to the date(s) requested. Requests must be submitted on form 734-2081, “Free Coffee Program Application and Permit” available from the district; (b) The non-profit organization must certify that the organization is granted non-profit status by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and may be required at the discretion of the DM to provide a copy of the IRS determination letter; (c) The DM will grant permission for the activity by way of a standard permit issued to the selected non-profit organization. The selection will be made not less than 30 days in advance of the date(s) requested from all written requests received, and will be based on a random drawing conducted by the DM if multiple requests for the same date(s) and location are received. For purposes of issuing permits, if a rest area is sited on both sides of the highway, each side of the rest area will be considered a separate location; (d) Permits will be issued in 24-hour increments with a maximum of 72 hours. No more than three permits will be issued to one organization in a calendar month; (e) Only one organization will be granted a permit for a rest area location for any particular date or time; (f) The DM may decline to issue any permits for a particular rest area or for any particular date or time; and (g) A copy of the permit must be on-site during operation of the "free coffee" service.(2) The “free coffee” service will be located in a designated area of the rest area. The area will be designated by the DM. The service is not permitted to obstruct access to any building or other structure in the rest area. The area is to be kept neat and free of litter, cups, etc., associated with the service. (3) The distribution of "free coffee" may include coffee, other non-alcoholic beverages and cookies but may not include other food items. Cookies offered must come from a licensed facility. The non-profit organization shall comply with all state and local health department rules and regulations. For the purposes of this rule, "cookie" will include brownies but not cake, bagels, donuts, coffee cake, candy bars, or other similar items. (4) Carbonated beverages shall not be distributed under the "free coffee" program in rest areas where carbonated beverages are available in vending machines. (5) Coffee, other non-alcoholic beverages and cookies are to be free of charge to the public. Donations may be received by the non-profit organization but not sought or requested, except for the allowed use of one opaque container with the words "donations" or "contributions" in a maximum of one-inch letters. (6) No more than two signs or posters with a maximum area of ten square feet each may be used to identify the “free coffee” service and the non-profit organization by name only i.e. “Free Coffee — Served By — (organization name)”. Signs or posters may only be placed in the area designated for the service including on vehicles within which the service is provided, and must be removed when the service is closed and upon expiration of the permit. No signs are to be placed outside the rest area confines by the organization other than official “Free Coffee” signs that may be provided by the Department at the discretion of the DM. (7) The non-profit organization is responsible for all products and supplies necessary to provide “free coffee” service in the rest area including any extraordinary costs incurred by the Department as a result of this service. The Department may provide access to limited electricity and water as determined by the DM. (8) Permits are not transferable and are revocable for non-compliance with any state statute, rest area rules, or the terms of the permit. Repeated failure to comply with the rules and regulations may result in non-profit organization’s forfeiture of right to future participation in the program. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 184.619 & 366.490 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 366.490 History: HWD 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-06 HWY 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-94 HWY 2-1993, f. & cert. ef. 4-15-93 2HD 8-1986, f. & ef. 11-24-86 2HD 5-1984, f. & ef. 4-18-84 734-030-0030 Human Trafficking Awareness Information Program (1) The purpose of the Human Trafficking Awareness program described in OAR 734-030-0030 is to provide information in Department Rest Areas for victims of human trafficking. When a Department Rest Area is managed by Travel Information Council (TIC) under agreement with the Department, an Eligible Non-Profit Organization would work directly with TIC for placement of Human Trafficking Awareness Information in a Rest Area as described in this rule. (2) As used in this rule, the following definitions will apply:(a) “Applicant” means the Eligible Non-Profit Organization providing Human Trafficking Awareness Information for placement in a Rest Area, and named in and signing the application, and to whom the Permit is issued. (b) “DM” means the Department District Manager or designee. DMs are responsible for highway maintenance, operations, and issuing permits for use of operating right of way for all State highways within a specific geographic area or “District”. (c) “Department” means the Oregon Department of Transportation or ODOT. (d) “Eligible Non-Profit Organization” means a tax exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c) (3) formed for the expressed purpose of providing services to victims of human trafficking. (e) “Human Trafficking” means the action or practice of illegally transporting people from one country or area to another, typically for the purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation. (f) “Human Trafficking Awareness Information” means a poster that provides information on services available to victims of Human Trafficking. (g) “Participant” means a member of the Eligible Non-Profit Organization performing work to install and maintain Human Trafficking Awareness Information in a Rest Area. (h) “Permit” means the application as a fully executed form signed, issued and controlled by the DM on behalf of the Department allowing Applicant and its Participants to install and maintain Human Trafficking Awareness Information in a Rest Area. A Permit includes all attached provisions and exhibits. A Permit does not convey any property right or interest. (i) “Rest Area” means a roadside area separated from the main travel way and under the control of the Department which provides rest rooms, drinking water, and other facilities needed for the rest and safety of motorists. For the purposes of this rule, when a Rest Area is sited on both sides of the highway, the two sides will be considered as separate Rest Areas.(3) An Eligible Non-Profit Organization formed for the purpose of providing assistance to victims of human trafficking may provide, install and maintain posters in a Rest Area. The posters may be provided in hard copy, laminated and no larger than 8-1/2” x 11” or as a print ready electronic file in black and white and no larger than 8-1/2” x 11”, in a format acceptable to the Department or Travel Information Council. (4) The posters must state it pertains to human trafficking and have a 24 hour toll free hotline telephone number and a hotline text messaging number to report suspected human trafficking, and be in English and other languages commonly spoken in the State of Oregon. The poster may also include a statement of the impact of human trafficking, symbols or graphics necessary to convey the message, the name and the logo of the organization providing assistance to victims of human trafficking, but may not contain any other information, advertising or commercial messaging. (5) The information in the poster must be objectively verifiable as determined by the Department or Travel Information Council. If it is determined the poster has offensive or inappropriate content, or that the poster causes harm to the Rest Area or Rest Area users, the display of the poster may be refused. (6) The Eligible Non-Profit Organization may volunteer to provide, install, and maintain Human Trafficking Awareness posters in one or more Rest Areas. Up to one poster may be installed in a conspicuous location inside each Rest Area restroom and one poster inside each toilet stall available to the general public. The posters are to be installed in a vandal resistant manner such as behind at least ¼ inch abrasion resistant polycarbonate cut at least 1 inch larger than the poster and mounted with tamper resistant fasteners. When polycarbonate is used, it must be cut so there are no sharp edges or corners that interfere with the maintenance and operation of the restroom or cause harm to Rest Area users. (7) The Eligible Non-Profit Organization must establish a schedule to inspect the posters at least once a month and take necessary action to maintain the posters in a neat, clean condition. In the event vandalism or damage to the Human Trafficking Awareness Information is discovered by the Department or Travel Information Council, the Eligible Non-Profit Organization will be notified. The Eligible Non-Profit Organization must repair, replace or remove the Human Trafficking Awareness Information within 48 hours of notification. If the poster is not repaired, replaced, or removed within the time specified, the poster may be removed and the Rest Area restored at the sole expense of the Eligible Non-Profit Organization. (8) The Eligible Non-Profit Organization is responsible for the accuracy of the content of the poster. Should the information contained in the poster change, the Eligible Non-Profit Organization must provide additional copies of the updated poster or a new electronic file at no cost to the Department or Travel Information Council. (9) A Rest Area may have Human Trafficking Awareness Information from no more than one Eligible Non-Profit Organization. If more than one Eligible Non-Profit Organization desires to provide Human Trafficking Awareness Information for the same Rest Area, the selection will be made by earliest date of application or by a random drawing. (10) The Eligible Non-Profit Organization must work directly with Travel Information Council for placement of Human Trafficking Awareness Information in a Rest Area which is managed by Travel Information Council. In such instances, the Eligible Non-Profit Organization must provide Human Trafficking Awareness Information in accordance with these rules to Travel Information Council. Travel Information Council will determine that such informational posters comply with these rules. Travel Information Council may have a volunteer program, consistent with these rules, for the placement of Human Trafficking Awareness Information in the Rest Areas it manages. (11) In lieu of volunteering their time, the Eligible Non-Profit Organization may donate to the Department funds for the printing, installation and maintenance of Human Trafficking Awareness Information in Rest Areas. The Department may also receive gifts, grants or contributions from any source donated for the printing, installation and maintenance of Human Trafficking Awareness Information to be placed in Rest Areas. Donated funds will be held in the “Human Trafficking Awareness Fund” and accounted for separately from other funds available to the Department. The Department will allocate funds to Travel Information Council from the Human Trafficking Awareness Fund for the placement of Human Trafficking Awareness Information in Rest Areas managed by Travel Information Council. (12) If sufficient revenue is available in the Fund or from funds, other than Highway Trust Funds, that may become available to the Department, the Department may agree to print, install and maintain the posters provided by the Eligible Non-Profit Organization in Rest Areas managed by the Department. (13) If the Eligible Non-Profit Organization provides hard copies of the poster but does not volunteer to install and maintain the Human Trafficking Awareness Information, the Eligible Non-Profit Organization must provide an adequate number of posters for installation of at least one poster inside each Rest Area restroom available to the general public; and must provide additional posters as needed upon request. (14) When the Rest Area is managed by the Department, the Eligible Non-Profit Organization must volunteer in writing on the form provided by the Department to the DM for the District in which the Rest Area is located.(a) A Permit will be executed by the Eligible Non-Profit Organization and the DM on behalf of the Department. The Permit will list the specific requirements and obligations of the Applicant including the number of posters to be installed and the approved location for those posters within the Rest Area restroom. When the Department will install the posters, the Permit will include the number of posters to be provided by the Eligible Non-Profit Organization or acceptance of an electronic file from which the Department will print the posters. (b) The Applicant will be responsible for selecting a spokesperson to act as its representative in matters relating to the Permit. The spokesperson is the primary contact for the Applicant and is responsible for assuring compliance with the Permit by the Applicant and its Participants. (c) An application is not a Permit until it is approved and signed by the DM. No work is to be done in the Rest Area until the Applicant has obtained a valid Permit. The approved Permit must be physically at the work site when the work is being performed. (d) The term of the permit will be for a period of at least one year but not more than three years. (e) The Permit is not transferable. The Applicant remains responsible for any work done under the permit that is subcontracted or assigned to any party by the Applicant. (f) A Permit may be issued at the DM’s discretion. The DM may cancel a Permit for any reason including, but not limited to safety considerations concerning Rest Area operations, failure of the Applicant to perform the work described in the Permit, or failure of the Applicant to comply with provisions of the Permit. (g) The Applicant may cancel the permit with 30 days written notice to the DM. (h) The Applicant has the option of renewing the Permit for subsequent terms up to a maximum term of three years subject to the approval of the DM. Such request must be submitted in writing, signed by the Applicant and submitted to the DM at least 30 days prior to the permit expiration date. Beyond the maximum term of three years, the Applicant may reapply for a new Permit as described in section 14. (i) The Applicant shall not use the Rest Area or the state highway to display advertising signs or display or sell merchandise of any kind. (j) The Department or its employees shall not be responsible or liable for injury, damage, or loss sustained by the Applicant, its Participants or the activity covered by the Permit as a result of Department maintenance and construction operations or resulting from motorist or Rest Area user operations, or Department contractor or other permitted operations, except injury or damage caused by the negligence of the Department or its employees. (k) The Applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the State of Oregon, the Oregon Transportation Commission, the Department, its officers, agents and employees against any and all damages, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, costs and expenses of any nature which they or any of them may sustain by reasons of the acts, conduct, or operation of Applicant, its agents, employees, or other individuals acting under the Permit. (L) When the Applicant installs and maintains the posters:Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 Statutes/Other Implemented: Chapter 646, OL 2017 & chapter 93 OL 2018 History: HWD 6-2018, adopt filed 12/07/2018, effective 02/12/2019 HWD 3-2018, temporary adopt filed 08/17/2018, effective 08/17/2018 through 02/12/2019(A) The Applicant will be responsible and liable for the care, control, supervision and assurance of safety of all Participants and for any damage or injury to any persons or property resulting from the activities being conducted under the Permit. (B) If Rest Area facilities are damaged by the Applicant, the Applicant shall replace or restore the Rest Area facility to a condition satisfactory to the DM, whether discovered at the time of the activity or at a later date. The DM may require the Applicant to replace or restore the Rest Area to a condition satisfactory to the DM, or the DM may replace or restore the Rest Area by contractor or state forces and assess the costs incurred to the Applicant. (C) The Applicant shall obtain and carry liability and property damage insurance policy or policies providing coverage against claims, demands, suits or actions for property damage, personal injury, or death resulting from any activities of Applicant, its officers, employees, agents or contractors in connection with the activity being conducted as authorized by the Permit. In addition, Applicant shall include as additional insured the State of Oregon, the Commission, the Department, and members thereof, its officers, agents and employees. The Applicant shall provide proof of coverage of a combined single limit of at least $500,000. The insurance policy or policies shall be with an insurance company duly authorized and licensed to do business in the State of Oregon. There shall be no cancellation, material change, potential exhaustion of aggregate limits, or non-renewal of insurance coverage without thirty (30) days written notice from the Applicant or its insurer to the Department. A copy of the certificate of insurance must be submitted to the Department of Transportation, Maintenance and Operations Branch, 455 Airport Road SE, Building K, Salem OR 97301 before any activity is commenced under the Permit and remain in effect during the term of the Permit. (D) The Applicant and each Participant must comply with and abide by all laws, rules, and regulations relating to safety and use of the Rest Area, and such other terms and conditions as may be required in the Permit. (E) The Applicant must provide adult supervision at the Rest Area by at least one Participant over 18 years of age. Each Participant must be at least 16 years of age. (F) The Applicant is responsible for the equipment, supplies and materials required to provide, install and maintain the Human Trafficking Awareness Information. (G) Vehicles used by the Applicant and its Participants for transportation to and from the Rest Area must be parked only in designated parking areas. (H) To ensure compliance with the Permit, the Department may inspect the activity and require Applicant to take any needed corrective action. Any supervision exercised by the Department in no way relieves Applicant of its duty or responsibility to the general public or from any liability for loss, damage, or injury to persons or property as provided in this section.
Just was told that to solicitate you have to be 20 feet from any building, but I can not find this rule anywhere
To solicit, you must first obtain a permit from Oregon DOT. Then, DOT will give you conditions which you must adhere to.