ORS 285A.325: Foreign trade zones; operators of zones.

(1) Any port organized under the laws of this state, any municipal corporation in this state or any dock commission of any city of this state may apply to the United States for permission and may establish, operate and maintain foreign trade zones within or without their boundaries.

      (2) A private for-profit corporation may also establish, operate and maintain a foreign trade zone in this state when the corporation is:

      (a) Incorporated and organized under the laws of this state for the purpose of establishing, operating and maintaining a foreign trade zone; and

      (b) Authorized to establish, operate and maintain a foreign trade zone under a special Act of the Legislative Assembly that specifically names and grants such authority to the corporation.