ORS § 526.310 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.310
526.310 Forestland classification committees
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to a request by the State Forester:

(a) The governing body of a county may establish a forestland classification committee of six persons, of whom one shall be appointed by the State Forester, one by the Director of the Oregon State University Extension Service, one by the State Fire Marshal and three by the governing body. Of the members appointed by the governing body, one must be an owner of forestland or the representative of an owner of forestland, and, if the land to be investigated and studied by the committee includes or is expected to include grazing land, one must be an owner of grazing land or the representative of an owner of grazing land; or

(b) The governing bodies of two or more counties may, by written agreement, establish a joint forestland classification committee. One member of a joint committee shall be appointed by the State Forester, one by the Director of the Oregon State University Extension Service and one by the State Fire Marshal. The governing body of each participating county shall appoint two members. Of the members appointed by a governing body to a joint committee, one must be an owner of forestland or the representative of an owner of forestland.

(2) Each appointing authority shall file with the State Forester the name of its appointee or appointees, and the persons so named shall constitute the committee. Unless otherwise provided for by the appointing authority, members of the committee shall serve a term of four years and may be reappointed to any number of terms. Each member of the committee at all times is subject to replacement by the appointing authority, effective upon the filing with the State Forester by that authority of written notice of the name of the new appointee.

(3) The committee shall elect from among its members a chair and a secretary and may elect other officers as it finds advisable. It shall adopt rules governing its organization and proceedings and the performance of its duties, and shall keep written minutes of all its meetings.

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(a) The governing body of a county may provide for the committee and its members such accommodations and supplies and such county funds not otherwise appropriated as the governing body finds necessary for the proper performance of the committee’s functions.

(b) The forester may provide for the committee and its members such accommodations and supplies and such forest protection district funds as the forester finds necessary for the proper performance of the committee’s functions.

(5) The members of the committee shall receive no compensation for their services but a governing body or a forest protection district may reimburse them for their actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. [Amended by 1965 c.253 §34; 1967 c.429 §30; 1997 c.274 §42; 2009 c.69 §4; 2013 c.148 §1]

Source: Section 526.310 — Forestland classification committees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.280 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.280
530.280 State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund may be invested as provided in ORS 286A.025 (Issuance and sale of bonds) and 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) to 293.857 (Separate accounts for each local government) . All moneys in the State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund are continuously appropriated to the State Forestry Department for the purposes of paying bond-related costs when due on the general obligation bonds issued under Article XI-E of the Oregon Constitution. However, an agreement for exchange of interest rates may not be paid from moneys derived under paragraph (a) of this subsection or from General Fund moneys appropriated under paragraph (d) of this subsection to fulfill a pledge of the full faith and credit of the state set forth in Article XI-E of the Oregon Constitution. The State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund shall consist of the following:

(a) All moneys derived from taxes levied under ORS 291.445 (Certificate of state agency that issues general obligation bonds) ;

(b) All moneys derived from the sale, exchange or use of land acquired pursuant to ORS 530.240 (Use of proceeds from general obligation bonds) ;

(c) Except as provided in ORS 530.115 (Disposition of certain moneys described in ORS 530.110) , all moneys received from the disposal of forest products created through expenditures of moneys available under ORS 530.210 (Definitions for ORS 530.210 to 530.280) to 530.280 (State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund) for reforestation; and

(d) Any moneys that may be appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly.

(2) The moneys referred to in subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section shall be set aside for State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund purposes until there are no longer any bonds issued under ORS 530.210 (Definitions for ORS 530.210 to 530.280) to 530.280 (State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund) outstanding. If no bonds issued under ORS 530.210 (Definitions for ORS 530.210 to 530.280) to 530.280 (State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund) are outstanding, the moneys described in subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section shall be disposed of using the distribution formula described in ORS 530.115 (Disposition of certain moneys described in ORS 530.110) (1)(a) to (c). [Amended by 1955 c.115 §2; 1957 c.83 §21; 1967 c.335 §52; 1969 c.428 §4; 1991 c.220 §14; 1999 c.59 §168; 2009 c.831 §16]

ELLIOTT STATE FOREST; COMMON SCHOOL FOREST LANDS

Source: Section 530.280 — State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.095 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.095
526.095 Clarke-McNary Act accepted
Status: in_force

The State of Oregon has accepted the provisions of the Clarke-McNary Act (43 Stat. 653), as amended, and will observe and comply with the requirements of that Act. The forester, under the supervision and direction of the State Board of Forestry, is the agent of the State of Oregon for the purposes of that Act, and may cooperate with the authorities of the United States having powers and duties under that Act to do all things necessary to secure to the State of Oregon the benefits of that Act or Acts amendatory thereof and supplemental or complementary thereto. [1957 c.83 §2; 1965 c.253 §15]

Source: Section 526.095 — Clarke-McNary Act accepted; State Forester is agent of state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.775 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.775
526.775 Execution of judgment against other property when forest products and accounts not subject to lien
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 526.695 (Definitions for ORS 526.695 to 526.775) and 526.740 (Lien for moneys payable to trust by forestland owner) to 526.775 (Execution of judgment against other property when forest products and accounts not subject to lien) , if the forest landowner and the State Forester entered into a contract as provided in ORS 526.705 (Loan program) and the contract is terminated or breached, and there are no forest products or accounts receivable subject to the lien created under ORS 526.740 (Lien for moneys payable to trust by forestland owner) , any judgment entered against the landowner for breach or termination of the contract may be executed on any property of the landowner. [1995 c.207 §10; 2007 c.201 §10]

Source: Section 526.775 — Execution of judgment against other property when forest products and accounts not subject to lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.470 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.470
526.470 Forest tree seed bank
Status: in_force

(1) A state forest tree seed bank may be operated by the State Forester and the State Board of Forestry to provide forest tree seed for the raising of forest tree seedlings suitable for reforestation. Such tree seed bank is to provide for the research and development, production, purchase, collection, storage, care and maintenance of forest tree seed and for the sale of such tree seed to private, state and other public owners of forest nurseries or forestland.

(2) Each year the State Forester shall determine the costs of tree seed bank operation and shall offer tree seed for sale to forest or nursery owners at prices that will recover actual costs.

(3) All revenues derived from the operation of the tree seed bank shall be credited to the State Forestry Department Account and deposited in the State Forest Tree Seed Bank Subaccount established in ORS 526.060 (State Forestry Department Account) .

(4) In order to develop and produce high quality forest tree seed, the moneys deposited in the State Forest Tree Seed Bank Subaccount may be used for research and development activities, including establishing and maintaining seed production areas, seed orchards or select forest trees from which seed, cuttings or pollen may be collected. The activities described in this subsection may be conducted independently by the State Forester or in collaboration, partnership or cooperation with private entities and public bodies as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) . [1979 c.578 §5; 2005 c.541 §5; 2007 c.248 §2]

Source: Section 526.470 — Forest tree seed bank; sale to recover costs; disposition of funds; use of funds for research and development activities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.695 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.695
526.695 Definitions for ORS 526.695 to 526.775
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 526.695 (Definitions for ORS 526.695 to 526.775) to 526.775 (Execution of judgment against other property when forest products and accounts not subject to lien) , unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Contract” means the contract signed by the forestland owner and the State Forester, acting on behalf of the Forest Resource Trust pursuant to ORS 526.705 (Loan program) .

(2) “Ecosystem services” means environmental benefits arising from the conservation and management of forestland, including, but not limited to, fish and wildlife habitat, clean water and air, pollination, mitigation of environmental hazards, control of pests and diseases, carbon sequestration, avoidance of carbon dioxide emissions and maintenance of soil productivity.

(3) “Forestland owner” means the individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, joint stock company, trustee, business trust or unincorporated organization holding fee simple ownership of land capable of producing forest products.

(4) “Forest products” includes, but is not limited to, trees, logs, poles, lumber, chips or pulp that flow from investment of the Forest Resource Trust.

(5) “Forest Resource Trust programs” means the voluntary cost share program established by ORS 526.703 (Cost share program) , the voluntary loan program established by ORS 526.705 (Loan program) and other programs administered by the State Board of Forestry to further the purposes of the Forest Resource Trust pursuant to ORS 526.695 (Definitions for ORS 526.695 to 526.775) to 526.775 (Execution of judgment against other property when forest products and accounts not subject to lien) .

(6) “Qualified private or local government forestland owner” means a private or local government forestland owner that qualifies for a specific Forest Resource Trust program, as described in rules adopted by the board. [Formerly 526.735]

Source: Section 526.695 — Definitions for ORS 526.695 to 526.775 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.505 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.505
526.505 Policy
Status: in_force

Trees not only are important to the economic and environmental well-being of Oregon, but also represent a significant component of the quality of life for urban residents. As a matter of policy, it is important to promote and protect the human habitat values that accrue from a healthy urban forest. Therefore, it is declared to be the public policy of the State of Oregon to encourage cities to plant and properly care for trees within the cities’ urban growth boundaries and develop management plans to protect and promote urban forests. [1993 c.347 §3]

Source: Section 526.505 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.606 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.606
530.606 Creation of authority
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the written request of three individuals or upon its own motion, the governing body of a municipality may create a community forest authority for the purpose of financing community forestlands.

(2) The governing body of a municipality may create a community forest authority by ordinance or resolution adopted following a public hearing held according to the laws of the municipality. The ordinance or resolution shall set forth:

(a) The name of the authority.

(b) The number of directors of the authority.

(c) The term of office of the directors.

(d) Other provisions that the governing body determines are necessary and appropriate and not inconsistent with the provisions of ORS 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) to 530.628 (Application of laws to authority and to issuance of bonds) .

(3) Upon adoption of an ordinance or resolution creating a community forest authority, the authority is deemed created.

(4) A community forest authority created under this section has the power and authority necessary to perform its duties under ORS 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) to 530.628 (Application of laws to authority and to issuance of bonds) .

(5) The governing body that creates a community forest authority under this section may, at its sole discretion:

(a) Alter or change the structure, organization, programs or activities of the authority, subject to any limitations imposed by law or contract; and

(b) Dissolve the authority at any time if the authority has no outstanding revenue bonds or other obligations or if the authority makes arrangements regarding outstanding revenue bonds or other obligations that are satisfactory to creditors. [2005 c.500 §4]

Note: See note under 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) .

Source: Section 530.606 — Creation of authority; modification; dissolution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.054 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.054
526.054 Authority of department to require fingerprints
Status: in_force

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the State Forestry Department may require the fingerprints of a person who:

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(a) Is employed or is applying for employment by the department; or

(b) Provides services or seeks to provide services to the department as a contractor or volunteer; and

(2) Is, or will be, working or providing services in a position:

(a) That provides forest education or recreation programs for persons under 18 years of age; or

(b) In which the person investigates or fights wildland fires and the criminal records check is requested to search for crimes associated with arson. [2005 c.730 §75]

Note: 526.054 (Authority of department to require fingerprints) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 526 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 526.054 — Authority of department to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.821 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.821
526.821 Political subdivisions to establish rules
Status: in_force

All political subdivisions engaged in selling public timber shall establish, by rule, the standards and procedures to implement the provisions of ORS 526.801 (Definitions for ORS 526.801 to 526.831 and 526.992) to 526.831 (Contract cancellation for timber export violation) and 526.992 (Criminal and civil penalties for timber export violation) . [1991 c.942 §8]

Source: Section 526.821 — Political subdivisions to establish rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.346 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.346
527.346 State Forester to assist owners unable to take action against pest
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the State Forester determines, using criteria approved by the State Board of Forestry, that owners are unable to take action against a pest that is threatening Oregon’s economic, social and environmental well-being, the State Forester shall, using funds appropriated by the Legislative Assembly, declare a control district and implement the appropriate strategy.

(2) The State Forester shall, within 15 days after receiving state funds, notify in writing all owners of forestlands within the control district of the declared control project. The notice shall be served by return receipt mail addressed to the last-known address of the owner. In addition, there shall be published an article describing the nature of the control district, including a legal description of the area and vicinity map, at least once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper having a general circulation in the area in which the control district is situated. Other methods of notification may be used in the future as new technology becomes available. [1991 c.686 §6]

Source: Section 527.346 — State Forester to assist owners unable to take action against pest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.770 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.770
527.770 Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards
Status: in_force

A forest operator conducting, or in good faith proposing to conduct, operations in accordance with best management practices currently in effect shall not be considered in violation of any water quality standards. When the State Board of Forestry adopts new best management practices and other rules applying to forest operations, such rules shall apply to all current or proposed forest operations upon their effective dates. However, nothing in this section prevents enforcement of water quality standards against a forest operator conducting operations after the time provided in ORS 527.765 (Best management practices to maintain water quality) (3)(e) for adoption of revised best management practices if the board either has not adopted revised management practices or has not made a finding that such revised best management practices are not required. [1991 c.919 §21; 2003 c.749 §12]

Source: Section 527.770 — Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards; subsequent enforcement of standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.273 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.273
526.273 Cooperation with federal agencies
Status: in_force

The State Forestry Department shall cooperate with federal agencies to increase the effectiveness of activities undertaken pursuant to ORS 526.271 (Findings) , 526.274 (Authority to participate in federal forest management) and 526.275 (Policy regarding Good Neighbor Authority Agreement projects) . [2021 c.592 §27a]

Note: 526.273 (Cooperation with federal agencies) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 526 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 526.273 — Cooperation with federal agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.005 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.005
530.005 Definitions for ORS 530.010 to 530.170 and 530.210 to 530.280
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 530.010 (State Board of Forestry authorized to acquire lands) to 530.170 (Disposition of revenues from lands acquired under former statute) and 530.210 (Definitions for ORS 530.210 to 530.280) to 530.280 (State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund) :

(1) “Bond-related costs” means:

(a) The costs and expenses of issuing, administering and maintaining bonds, including but not limited to paying principal and interest, and premiums if any, on general obligation or revenue bonds, redeeming general obligation or revenue bonds, paying amounts due in connection with credit enhancements or any instruments authorized by ORS 286A.580 (Issuance of lottery bonds) (6) and paying the administrative costs and expenses of the State Treasurer and the State Forestry Department, including costs of consultants or advisors retained by the treasurer or the department for the bonds;

(b) The costs of funding any bond reserves;

(c) Capitalized interest for bonds;

(d) Rebates or penalties due to the United States in connection with the bonds; and

(e) Any other costs or expenses that the State Treasurer or the State Forestry Department determines are necessary or desirable in connection with issuing, administering or maintaining the bonds.

(2) “Reforestation” means to increase tree stocking to a level that meets or exceeds the stocking standards relating to productivity specified by the State Board of Forestry by rule. [2009 c.831 §1]

Note: 530.005 (Definitions for ORS 530.010 to 530.170 and 530.210 to 530.280) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 530 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

ACQUISITION, MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF STATE FORESTS

Source: Section 530.005 — Definitions for ORS 530.010 to 530.170 and 530.210 to 530.280 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.025 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.025
530.025 Interests in acquired lands
Status: in_force

For acquisitions made by the State Board of Forestry on or after July 28, 2009:

(1) The board may hold and manage lands alone or in cooperation with other entities, including but not limited to community forest authorities under ORS 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) to 530.628 (Application of laws to authority and to issuance of bonds) .

(2) The board may acquire lands or partial interest in lands, including but not limited to conservation easements.

(3) Subject to any covenants under ORS 530.130 (Issuance of revenue bonds to acquire lands) or 530.147 (Forest Development Revenue Bond Fund) , the board may sell lands or partial interest in lands, including but not limited to conservation easements, to other parties if the board determines that the other parties are better situated to manage the lands for the long term. [2009 c.831 §2]

Note: 530.025 (Interests in acquired lands) was added to and made a part of 530.010 (State Board of Forestry authorized to acquire lands) to 530.170 (Disposition of revenues from lands acquired under former statute) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 530.025 — Interests in acquired lands; management of lands; sales , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.178 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.178
526.178 Going upon private property
Status: in_force

The State Board of Forestry, or any duly authorized representative of the board, may go upon private property in the manner provided by ORS 35.220 (Precondemnation entry on real property) to determine the advisability or practicability of acquiring real property or any interest in real property. [1959 c.287 §4; 2003 c.477 §6]

Source: Section 526.178 — Going upon private property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.016 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.016
526.016 General duties
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Forestry shall supervise all matters of forest policy and management under the jurisdiction of this state and approve claims for expenses incurred under the statutes administered by the board except as otherwise provided by law. Advisory committees may be appointed by the board to make recommendations concerning any function vested by law in the board. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the board shall not supervise or direct the State Forester in matters relating to the geographic scheduling, annual volume and species allocation, appraisals and competitive timber sale techniques used in the sale of forest products from lands managed under the provisions of ORS chapter 530.

(2) The members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(3) The board shall meet on the first Wednesday after the first Monday in January, March, June and September, at places designated by the chairperson of the board or the State Forester. The board may meet at other times and places in this state on the call of the chairperson or the State Forester. A majority of the voting members of the board constitutes a quorum to do business.

(4) In accordance with the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the board shall adopt rules to perform the functions defined by statute. [1965 c.253 §6; 1969 c.314 §62; 1973 c.230 §3; 1983 c.759 §8; 1987 c.919 §8]

Source: Section 526.016 — General duties; limits; compensation and expenses; meetings; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.500 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.500
530.500 Authority of State Forester in management, protection, utilization and conservation of lands and waters
Status: in_force

In order to accomplish the purposes of ORS 530.490 (Management, control and protection of Common School Forest Lands and Elliott State Forest) , the State Forester may:

(1) Protect the lands from fire, disease and insect pests, cooperate with the counties and with persons owning lands within the state in the protection of the lands and enter into all agreements necessary or convenient for the protection of the lands.

(2) Enter into and administer contracts for the sale of timber from lands owned or managed by the State Board of Forestry and the State Forestry Department.

(3) Enter into and administer contracts for activities necessary or convenient for the sale of timber under subsection (2) of this section, either separately from or in conjunction with contracts for the sale of timber, including but not limited to activities such as timber harvesting and sorting, transporting, gravel pit development or operation, and road construction, maintenance or improvement.

(4) Permit the use of the lands for other purposes, including but not limited to fish and wildlife environment, landscape effect, protection against flood and erosion, recreation and production and protection of water supplies when the use is not detrimental to the purpose for which the lands are dedicated.

(5) Contract with other governmental bodies for the protection of water supplies to facilitate the multiple use of publicly owned water supplies for recreational purposes as well as a source of water for domestic and industrial use.

(6) Grant permits and licenses on, over and across the lands.

(7) Reforest the lands and cooperate with persons owning timberlands within the state in the reforestation, and make all agreements necessary or convenient for the reforestation.

(8) Establish a forestry carbon offset program to market, register, transfer or sell forestry carbon offsets. In establishing the program, the forester may:

(a) Execute any contracts or agreements necessary to create opportunities for the creation of forestry carbon offsets; and

(b) Negotiate prices that are at, or greater than, fair market value for the transfer or sale of forestry carbon offsets.

(9) Do all things and make all rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, necessary or convenient for the management, protection, utilization and conservation of the lands.

(10) Require such undertakings as in the opinion of the State Forester are necessary or convenient to secure performance of any agreement authorized in ORS 530.450 (Withdrawal from sale of Elliott State Forest) to 530.520 (Use of receipts) . [1957 c.240 §6; 1959 c.141 §2; 1967 c.396 §7; 1969 c.194 §1; 2001 c.752 §9; 2005 c.103 §38; 2015 c.447 §2]

Source: Section 530.500 — Authority of State Forester in management, protection, utilization and conservation of lands and waters; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.140 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.140
530.140 Forest development revenue bonds
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Forestry may request the State Treasurer to sell revenue bonds of the State of Oregon, to be known as Oregon forest development revenue bonds, in an amount authorized under ORS 286A.035 (Bond budget authorization) . The bonds shall not constitute a general obligation of the state, nor be a lien on any of the lands acquired by the state under ORS 530.010 (State Board of Forestry authorized to acquire lands) .

(2) The bonds shall bear interest at a rate to be determined by the State Treasurer. [Amended by 1957 c.83 §16; 2007 c.783 §213a]

Source: Section 530.140 — Forest development revenue bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.280 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.280
526.280 Responsibilities of State Forester
Status: in_force

In furtherance of the policy established in ORS 526.277 (Findings) , the State Forester shall:

(1) Establish a policy of active and inclusive communication with the federal government, public bodies as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , residents of Oregon and interested parties regarding the utilization of woody biomass produced through forest health restoration. The State Forester shall actively utilize the statutory provisions of the National Forest Management Act of 1976, the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 that allow the state to participate in federal policy development in a manner that expresses the policy established in ORS 526.277 (Findings) .

(2) Promote public involvement in the identification of the areas of interface between urban lands and forestlands that pose the highest potential to threaten lives and private property.

(3) Solicit public comment on the location of biomass-based energy projects and conversion facilities.

(4) Promote public understanding, through education and outreach, of forest conditions, forest management options, the potential benefits and potential consequences of woody biomass utilization, the quality and quantity of woody biomass on federal lands and the potential for woody biomass utilization to assist in reducing wildfire risk and in enhancing forest health, diversity and resilience. The State Forestry Department may coordinate with the State Department of Energy, the Oregon Business Development Department, Oregon State University, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Environmental Quality and other entities in any education and outreach performed pursuant to this subsection.

(5) Assess the types of woody biomass available and serve as an information resource for persons seeking to utilize woody biomass for energy development. Notwithstanding ORS 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) , reports on any assessment of woody biomass conducted by the State Forester shall be made available for public inspection.

(6) Promote public understanding that woody biomass utilization may be an effective tool for restoration of forest health and for economic development in rural communities.

(7) Develop and apply, with advice from the forestry program at Oregon State University, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Environmental Quality and other sources, the best available scientific knowledge and technologies pertaining to forest and wildlife habitat restoration and woody biomass utilization when developing rules under ORS 527.630 (Policy) .

(8) Seek opportunities to provide a source of woody biomass from federal, tribal, state and private forests.

(9) Periodically prepare a report utilizing, to the greatest extent practicable, data collected from state and federal sources that specify the effect of woody biomass collection and conversion on the plant and wildlife resources and on the air and water quality of this state. The report shall identify any changes that the State Forester determines are necessary to encourage woody biomass collection and conversion and to avoid negative effects on the environment from woody biomass collection and conversion. The State Forester shall submit the report to the Governor and to an appropriate legislative interim committee with jurisdiction over forestry issues. [2005 c.772 §4; 2011 c.276 §5]

Note: See note under 526.271 (Findings) .

Source: Section 526.280 — Responsibilities of State Forester; woody biomass utilization; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.425 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.425
526.425 Management assistance to nonindustrial private forest landowners
Status: in_force

Recognizing that nonindustrial private forests make a vital contribution to Oregon by providing jobs, products, tax base and other social and economic benefits, it is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of Oregon to encourage management of nonindustrial private forestlands for tree production. Therefore, under the direction of the State Board of Forestry and to the extent funds are available, the State Forester shall:

(1) Provide for coordinated technical and financial assistance to the nonindustrial private forest landowner;

(2) Provide management planning for nonindustrial private forestlands;

(3) Advise and encourage nonindustrial private forest landowners to carry out young growth management activities, such as converting underproductive forestlands, reforestation, release, precommercial thinning and salvaging insect or disease damaged trees;

(4) Administer federal programs, such as the Agricultural Conservation Program or Forestry Incentives Program, that are designed to help encourage management of nonindustrial private forestlands;

(5) Advise and encourage nonindustrial private forest landowners to form cooperatives or aggregates for the purpose of more efficiently carrying out their young growth management activities;

(6) Periodically advise and recommend changes to the Legislative Assembly on laws conflicting with the intent of this statute; and

(7) In compliance with ORS chapter 183, promulgate rules consistent with law for providing management planning for nonindustrial private forestlands. [Formerly 526.048]

(Woodland Management Act of 1979)

Source: Section 526.425 — Management assistance to nonindustrial private forest landowners; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.760 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.760
527.760 Reforestation exemptions for land use changes
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Forestry shall review its rules governing changes in land use and adopt or amend rules as necessary to assure that only bona fide, established and continuously maintained changes from forest uses are provided an exemption from reforestation requirements. The board shall set specific time periods for the completion of land use conversions. Among other factors, the board shall condition exemptions from reforestation requirements upon:

(a) Demonstrating the intended change in land use is authorized under local land use and zoning ordinances, including obtaining and maintaining all necessary land use or construction permits and approvals for the intended change in land use;

(b) Demonstrating progress toward the change in land use within the time required for planting of trees, and substantial completion and continuous maintenance of the change in land use in a time certain;

(c) Allowing an exemption for only the smallest land area necessary to carry out the change in land use, and requiring that additional land area within the harvest unit remains subject to all applicable reforestation requirements; and

(d) Allowing an exemption only to the extent that the proposed land use is not compatible with the maintenance of forest cover.

(2) The board may require that, prior to commencing an operation where a change in land use is proposed, a bond, cash deposit, irrevocable letter of credit or other security be filed with the State Forester in an amount determined by the State Forester sufficient to cover the cost of site preparation and reforestation for the area subject to an exemption from reforestation due to a change in land use, and shall require that provisions be made for the administration and collection on such bond or security deposit in the event that the change in land use is not established or continuously maintained within a time certain.

(3) Nothing in this section is intended to exempt any change in land use from, nor affect the applicability and administration of, any planning, zoning or permitting requirements provided under state or local laws or regulations. [1991 c.919 §8]

Source: Section 527.760 — Reforestation exemptions for land use changes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.291 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.291
526.291 Large commercial event permits
Status: in_force

(1) An organizer may not organize, hold or sponsor a large commercial event on state forestland unless the organizer holds a large commercial event permit issued by the State Forestry Department.

(2) A permit issued under this section does not entitle an organizer to make any permanent physical alterations to or on state forestland.

(3) The department may issue a permit to a person that demonstrates compliance with, or the ability and willingness to comply with, applicable health and safety standards governing large commercial events on state forestland. The application shall include all of the following:

(a) The name and address of the applicant.

(b) A description adequate to allow the department to accurately identify the location of the proposed event.

(c) The dates of the proposed event.

(d) Estimated total and peak attendance at the proposed event.

(e) Estimated total and peak demand for parking at the proposed event.

(f) The nature of the proposed event.

(g) Other information the department deems appropriate in order to ensure the identification of and compliance with applicable health and safety standards.

(4) The department may not issue a permit that authorizes a large commercial event to continue for more than 120 hours in any 90-day period.

(5) Subsection (3) of this section does not require the department to issue a large commercial event permit to a person that has a history of:

(a) Acting as an organizer for a gathering without obtaining a required large commercial event permit; or

(b) Violating, or recklessly allowing others to violate, the terms and conditions of a large commercial event permit issued to the person.

(6) The department, with the consent of the permit holder, may amend a large commercial event permit.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may charge a fee for reviewing and processing an application for a large commercial event permit. The fee may not exceed an amount reasonably calculated to reimburse the department for its reasonable and necessary costs in receiving, processing and reviewing applications for permits. An application fee is refundable only if the application is withdrawn prior to any review of the application by the department.

(b) The department may adopt rules establishing a fee schedule for large commercial event permits. The department may establish fees under the schedule in amounts that the department deems adequate to fund an effective monitoring and enforcement program for large commercial events.

(c) The fees established or authorized under this subsection are in addition to any other fees or charges authorized by law. [2015 c.713 §3]

Note: See note under 526.287 (Definitions for ORS 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991) .

Source: Section 526.291 — Large commercial event permits; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.660 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.660
526.660 Application of budget and expenditure control laws
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 576.410 (“Fiscal year” defined) to 576.450 as set forth in the 2001 Edition of Oregon Revised Statutes, pertaining to budget and expenditure control, apply to budgets and expenditures of the Oregon Forest Resources Institute except that:

(1) All references in such statutes to the Director of Agriculture shall be considered references to the State Forester.

(2) All references in such statutes to the board shall be considered references to the State Board of Forestry.

(3) All references in such statutes to the commission shall be considered references to the board of directors of the institute.

(4) Copies of proposed budgets required as described by ORS 576.425 (1) as set forth in the 2001 Edition of Oregon Revised Statutes shall not be sent to county extension agents, but shall be available for inspection at the institute office and at the office of the State Forester in Salem.

(5) The State Forester shall examine and certify the budget in the manner provided under ORS 576.430 (2) as set forth in the 2001 Edition of Oregon Revised Statutes and make the determination in the same manner as a determination by the Director of Agriculture under ORS 576.445 (Unforeseen expenditures) (2) as set forth in the 2001 Edition of Oregon Revised Statutes. [1991 c.949 §16; 1995 c.225 §6; 2003 c.604 §102]

Source: Section 526.660 — Application of budget and expenditure control laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.676 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.676
527.676 Leaving snags and downed logs in harvest type 2 or 3 units
Status: in_force

(1) In order to contribute to the overall maintenance of wildlife, nutrient cycling, moisture retention and other resource benefits of retained wood, when a harvest type 2 unit exceeding 25 acres or harvest type 3 unit exceeding 25 acres occurs the operator shall leave on average, per acre harvested, at least:

(a) Two snags or two green trees at least 30 feet in height and 11 inches DBH or larger, at least 50 percent of which are conifers; and

(b) Two downed logs or downed trees, at least 50 percent of which are conifers, that each comprise at least 10 cubic feet gross volume and are no less than six feet long. One downed conifer or suitable hardwood log of at least 20 cubic feet gross volume and no less than six feet long may count as two logs.

(2) In meeting the requirements of this section, the operator has the sole discretion to determine the location and distribution of wildlife leave trees, including the ability to leave snags, trees and logs in one or more clusters rather than distributed throughout the unit and, if specifically permitted by the State Board of Forestry by rule, to meet the wildlife leave tree requirements by counting snags, trees or logs otherwise required to be left in riparian management areas or resource sites listed in ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) , subject to:

(a) Safety and fire hazard regulations;

(b) Rules or other requirements relating to wildlife leave trees established by the State Board of Forestry or the State Forester; and

(c) All other requirements pertaining to forest operations.

(3) In meeting the requirements of this section, the State Forester:

(a) Shall consult with the operator concerning the selection of wildlife leave trees when the State Forester believes that retaining certain trees or groups of trees would provide increased benefits to wildlife.

(b) May approve alternate plans submitted by the operator to meet the provisions of this section, including but not limited to waiving:

(A) The requirement that at least 50 percent of wildlife leave trees be conifers, upon a showing that a site is being intensively managed for hardwood production; and

(B) In whole or in part, the requirements of this section for one operation if an alternate plan provides for an equal or greater number of wildlife leave trees in another harvest type 2 or harvest type 3 operation, that the State Forester determines would achieve better overall benefits for wildlife.

(c) May require, for operations adjacent to a fish-bearing or domestic use stream, in addition to trees otherwise required to be left in riparian management areas, up to 25 percent of the green trees required to be retained under this section to be left in or adjacent to the riparian management area of the stream.

(d) May require by rule, for operations adjacent to a small, nonfish-bearing stream subject to rapidly moving landslides as defined in ORS 195.250 (Definitions for ORS 195.250 to 195.260) , that available green trees and snags be left in or adjacent to the stream. The operator must leave available green trees and snags under this paragraph within an area that is 50 feet on each side of the stream and no more than 500 feet upstream from a riparian management area of a fish-bearing stream.

(4) When a harvest type 2 or harvest type 3 unit occurs adjacent to a prior harvest type 2 or harvest type 3 unit, resulting in a combined total contiguous acreage of harvest type 2 or harvest type 3 under single ownership exceeding 25 acres, the wildlife leave tree and downed log requirements of subsection (1) of this section apply to the combined total contiguous acreage. [1996 c.9 §9 (enacted in lieu of 527.675); 2001 c.340 §1]

Source: Section 527.676 — Leaving snags and downed logs in harvest type 2 or 3 units; green trees to be left near certain streams , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.030 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.030
530.030 Conveyance of county lands to state
Status: in_force

(1) The county court or board of county commissioners of any county may convey to the state for state forests any lands heretofore or hereafter acquired by such county through foreclosure of tax liens, or otherwise, that are within the classification of lands authorized to be acquired under ORS 530.010 (State Board of Forestry authorized to acquire lands) , if the State Board of Forestry deems such lands necessary or desirable for acquisition, in consideration of the payment to such county of the percentage of revenue derived from such lands as provided in ORS 530.110 (Distribution of revenues from lands acquired under ORS 530.010 to 530.040) . In connection with any such conveyance, the State Board of Forestry shall have authority to make equitable adjustments with any county of accrued delinquent fire patrol liens on lands heretofore or hereafter acquired by such county by foreclosure of tax liens.

(2) As to such lands acquired by the State Board of Forestry with title to the timber remaining in the county for a designated period of time, the State Forester may enter into contracts with the county to supervise the removal and sale of such timber, and under such contracts the gross proceeds of the sale thereof shall be disposed of as follows:

(a) Ten percent of such gross proceeds shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the State Forestry Department Account and shall be used exclusively for the purposes and under the limitations set out in ORS 530.110 (Distribution of revenues from lands acquired under ORS 530.010 to 530.040) (1)(a).

(b) A percentage of such gross proceeds shall be accepted by the State Forester, pursuant to written contract with the county authority, as compensation for the supervision and management of county-owned timber. The moneys so derived shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the State Forestry Department Account and shall be used exclusively for the supervision and management of state forests acquired pursuant to ORS 530.010 (State Board of Forestry authorized to acquire lands) . [Amended by 1953 c.65 §5; 1957 c.83 §13; 1965 c.423 §1; 2007 c.71 §171]

Source: Section 530.030 — Conveyance of county lands to state; consideration; adjustment of delinquent fire patrol liens; contracts concerning removal of timber and disposition of proceeds from sale thereof , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.472 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.472
526.472 Forest tree seed orchard
Status: in_force

(1) A state forest tree seed orchard may be operated by the State Forester and the State Board of Forestry to produce high quality forest tree seed suitable for reforestation. The purposes of the state forest tree seed orchard are to:

(a) Grow, care for and maintain seed orchard stock and produce seed, pollen, cuttings and other propagules for reforestation uses by private entities and public bodies as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) ;

(b) Promote the conservation of genetic resources; and

(c) Support research and development activities for the purpose of producing high quality, well adapted seeds.

(2) The State Forester may enter into cooperative cost sharing and management agreements with private entities and public bodies as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) to carry out the purposes set forth in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Each year the State Forester shall determine the costs of operating the state forest tree seed orchard and shall recover actual costs.

(4) All revenues derived from the operation of the state forest tree seed orchard shall be credited to the State Forestry Department Account and deposited in the State Forest Tree Seed Orchard Subaccount established in ORS 526.060 (State Forestry Department Account) . [2007 c.248 §3]

Note: 526.472 (Forest tree seed orchard) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 526 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 526.472 — Forest tree seed orchard; purposes; cooperative agreements; recovery of costs; revenues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.740 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.740
526.740 Lien for moneys payable to trust by forestland owner
Status: in_force

(1) From and after recording of the notice of lien pursuant to ORS 526.745 (Notice of lien) , the Forest Resource Trust has a lien for the moneys payable to the trust by the forestland owner under the terms of the contract.

(2) The lien created by subsection (1) of this section constitutes a general lien upon all forest products grown or growing on the forestland described in the contract, whether standing on the forestland, severed and remaining on the forestland, severed and transported to another area for sale or processing, or made into forest products on the forestland. If the forest product is severed and delivered to a purchaser or mill, the lien continues against the forest product and the lien also attaches to accounts receivable evidencing indebtedness of the purchaser or mill. The lien attaches to the accounts receivable on the date on which the forestland owner sells the forest products and relates to the date on which notice of lien was filed under ORS 526.745 (Notice of lien) . [1995 c.207 §3; 2001 c.51 §3]

Source: Section 526.740 — Lien for moneys payable to trust by forestland owner; attachment to severed forest products and accounts receivable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.335 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.335
527.335 Investigations by State Forester concerning pests
Status: in_force

(1) The State Forester shall conduct surveys and evaluations on nonfederal forestlands to determine the presence, extent, trend and impact of native and exotic pests, as well as overall forest health monitoring. In so doing, the forester or representatives of the forester may go upon privately owned lands with permission of the respective owners thereof, and should any owner withhold such permission and the forester believes an emergency exists, the forester may petition that circuit court of this state having jurisdiction over the lands involved for a warrant authorizing the forester or representatives of the forester to go upon such lands. Upon petition being made the court shall forthwith summarily determine whether or not such emergency exists, and if determining such emergency exists, immediately issue a warrant authorizing the forester or representatives of the forester to go upon such lands for the purposes of this section.

(2) The State Forester may cooperate with the United States or agencies thereof, other agencies of the state, county or municipal governments, agencies of other states or other public or private organizations or individuals and may accept such funds, equipment, supplies or services from cooperators and others as it may deem appropriate for the purposes of subsections (1) and (4) of this section.

(3) The State Forester is authorized to enter into contracts for selected services or accept moneys from private and public sources for the purposes stated in subsections (1) and (4) of this section; provided, however, that such moneys shall be placed in the State Forestry Department Account and shall be continuously appropriated for such purposes.

(4) The State Forester shall also provide on-site technical advice regarding insect and disease management to nonfederal land owners who request such services. [1961 c.212 §1; 1991 c.686 §7]

Source: Section 527.335 — Investigations by State Forester concerning pests; access to privately owned lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.645 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.645
526.645 Additional powers
Status: in_force

In addition to the functions listed in ORS 526.640 (General authority of institute) , the Oregon Forest Resources Institute may:

(1) Conduct research and disseminate reliable information based upon such research.

(2) Sue and be sued as an institute without individual liability for acts of the board of directors within the scope of the powers conferred upon it by law.

(3) Enter into contracts which the board of directors considers necessary to carry out the duties, functions and powers imposed upon the institute by law.

(4) Borrow money in amounts not to exceed 50 percent of the board of directors’ estimate of the institute’s revenue from the current year’s harvest.

(5) Appoint subordinate officers and employees of the institute and prescribe their duties and fix their compensation.

(6) Adopt, rescind, modify or amend all proper orders, regulations, rules and resolutions for the exercise of its duties, functions and powers. [1991 c.949 §12]

Source: Section 526.645 — Additional powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.610 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.610
527.610 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) , 527.990 (Criminal penalties)

(1) and 527.992 (Civil penalties) are known as the Oregon Forest Practices Act. [Formerly 527.010; 1991 c.634 §2]

Source: Section 527.610 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.796 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.796
527.796 Interference with pesticide application
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Interfere”:

(A) Means to use force, violence or action that impedes a pesticide application by helicopter to forestland.

(B) Does not mean:

(i) The memorializing of pesticide application activities through photography, videotaping, audiotaping or other creation of an electronic record by a person on public property or on private property where the person has a lawful right to be present; or

(ii) Other activities to the extent that the activities are protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or Article I, section 8, of the Oregon Constitution.

(b) “Nearby recipient” has the meaning given that term in ORS 527.786 (Definitions) .

(2) A person that intentionally interferes with a pesticide application by helicopter to forestland commits an unclassified violation punishable by a fine of:

(a) $1,000, if during the five years before the date of the interference the person has not previously been found to have committed a violation under this section; or

(b) $5,000, if not more than five years before the date of the interference the person was found to have committed a violation under this section.

(3) For purposes of this section, there is a conclusive presumption that interference is intentional if performed by a nearby recipient who was sent information under ORS 527.790 (Notice to State Forestry Department prior to pesticide application) (3) concerning the pesticide application. [2020 s.s.1 c.16 §15]

Source: Section 527.796 — Interference with pesticide application; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.123 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.123
526.123 Reporting on cash flow
Status: in_force

On or before March 31 of each odd-numbered year, the State Forestry Department shall report to the standing or interim Joint Committee on Ways and Means on the following matters:

(1) The amounts appropriated, allocated or otherwise made available to the department specifically for cash flow purposes, both within the current biennium and cumulatively;

(2) The amounts deposited in the State Forestry Department Cash Flow Repayment Fund pursuant to ORS 526.122 (State Forestry Department Cash Flow Repayment Fund) (2), both within the current biennium and cumulatively;

(3) The current balance of the fund; and

(4) The amount currently in use by the department for cash flow purposes. [2022 c.76 §4]

Source: Section 526.123 — Reporting on cash flow , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).