SB 814

Abstract

Declares intent of Legislative Assembly to displace competition under state action doctrine for discussions, collaborations and agreements among ports of Astoria, Columbia County and Coos Bay and with other members of Northwest Marine Terminal Association that could incur liability under state or federal antitrust laws. Requires ports to submit any agreement that results from discussion or collaboration to State Land Board for supervision and approval. Permits State Land Board to delegate duties to Director of the Department of State Lands] to allow public cargo or passenger port located in this state and any other public port, including member of Northwest Marine Terminal Association, to coordinate, reach agreements on and implement action that is within port's authority, including actions to specify rates and charges, rules, practices and procedures with respect to cargo and passenger service operations and planning, development, management, marketing, operations and uses of public port facilities. Declares emergency, effective on passage.