Notification of Illegal Drug Manufacturing Site
In the 2005 legislative session, the Department of Human Services (DHS) asked for and got the power to notify neighbors of illegal drug manufacturing sites in the vicinity of their property. Under the new law, urban neighbors within 300 feet of an illegal drug manufacturing site, and rural neighbors within a quarter of a mile, will receive the notice. DHS is now sending out notices. Members, therefore, can expect to begin hearing about clients and customers receiving an illegal drug manufacturing site notice.
At the insistence of the Oregon Association of REALTORS®, the legislation that granted DHS notice authority also amended ORS 93.275 so that receipt of the notice is not considered a material fact in a real property transaction. That is, the fact that a neighbor receives notice that another property has been the site of illegal drug manufacturing is not considered a material fact. Members, therefore, should treat an illegal drug manufacturing site notice as they would a suicide or murder. More information on illegal drug manufacturing sites can be found at http://www.dhs.state.or.us/publichealth/druglab/
