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Oregon · Through 2025 Edition

ORS 404.257: Required disclosures by private search parties.

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  1. 10 - Highways, Military
  2. 32. Military Affairs; Emergency Services
  3. Chapter 404 — Search and Rescue

(1) A private search party, before engaging in efforts to locate a missing person, shall disclose to an immediate family member of the missing person, verbally and in writing:

      (a) That the private search party is not acting in connection with a governmental body; and

      (b) The nature of the private search party’s involvement in the effort to locate the missing person.

      (2) A private search party shall notify an immediate family member of the missing person, verbally and in writing, if the private search party:

      (a) Intends to charge a fee for the private search party’s services or assistance;

      (b) Intends to request donations for the private search party’s services or assistance; or

      (c) Intends to derive profit from any production made in connection with the private search party’s services or assistance.

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