Section 270.015 - Effect of ORS 270.005 to 270.190; agency rules(1) The power granted by ORS 184.634, 270.005 to 270.015, 270.100 to 270.190, 273.416, 273.426 to 273.436 and 273.551 is vested in the State of Oregon. The power is self-operating, without the necessity of further legislation.(2) In carrying out the provisions of ORS 184.634, 270.005 to 270.015, 270.100 to 270.190, 273.416, 273.426 to 273.436 and 273.551, the state shall act by and through its duly constituted board, commission or agency. The state by statute or through its respective board, commission or agency may provide rules necessary in carrying out the provisions of ORS 184.634, 270.005 to 270.015, 270.100 to 270.190, 273.416, 273.426 to 273.436 and 273.551.1991 c.816 §4; 1999 c.314 §80