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(1)The Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program is established within the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to support local law enforcement in Oregon.
(2)The Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program consists of grants awarded to cities and counties by the commission in the following program areas:
(a)The Organized Retail Theft Grant Program established under ORS 137.865; (b)The Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program established under ORS 475C.531; (c)The Oregon Jail-Based Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Grant Program established under ORS 169.853; and (d)Any other grant programs administered by the commission that provide funding consistent with the goals described in this section.
(3)If any of the program areas listed in subsection (2) of this section include eligible app
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(1) The Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program is established within the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to support local law enforcement in Oregon.
(2) The Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program consists of grants awarded to cities and counties by the commission in the following program areas:
(a) The Organized Retail Theft Grant Program established under ORS 137.865;
(b) The Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program established under ORS 475C.531;
(c) The Oregon Jail-Based Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Grant Program established under ORS 169.853; and
(d) Any other grant programs administered by the commission that provide funding consistent with the goals described in this section.
(3) If any of the program areas listed in subsection (2) of this section include eligible applicants other than cities and counties:
(a) Grants may not be awarded to those entities using the procedures described in this section.
(b) The commission shall, prior to releasing the solicitation for applications for the Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program, select the proportion of funds to be set aside for applicants other than cities and counties.
(4)(a) During a grant application period established by the commission, the proportion of grant funds available to each city and county shall be determined in accordance with the statutory requirements for each program area listed in subsection (2) of this section.
(b) Eligibility criteria, funding priorities and permitted uses of funds established by statute for each program area listed in subsection (2) of this section apply to grants to cities and counties under this section.
(5)(a) The commission shall adopt rules to administer the Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program. At a minimum, the rules must include:
(A) A methodology for reviewing and approving grant applications and awarding grants;
(B) A process for distributing any unallocated funds;
(C) A process for evaluating the efficacy of programs funded by the Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program;
(D) Provisions related to requests by grant recipients to adjust their grant awards; and
(E) Provisions related to partnerships or collaborations between cities and counties.
(b) For grants in program areas listed in subsection (2) of this section for which entities other than cities and counties may apply, any rules adopted by the commission pursuant to the statute establishing the specific program area shall govern the grant application and award process for those applicants.
(c) For city and county applicants, any rules adopted by the commission pursuant to the statute establishing the specific program area, including rules establishing definitions or related to eligibility criteria, funding priorities and permitted uses of funds, generally apply unless in conflict with this section or a rule adopted pursuant to this section.
(6) Cities and counties may request up to 10 percent of program funds for administrative costs.
(7) As used in this section, “administrative costs” means all costs incurred in the administration of the Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program that are not directly related to the delivery of program services or projects.