ORS § 275.180 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.180
275.180 Sale to record owner or contract purchaser of property
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a county may at any time, without the publication of any notice, sell and convey by deed to the record owner or the contract purchaser of record, any property acquired by the county for delinquent taxes for not less than the amount of taxes and interest accrued and charged against such property at the time of purchase by the county with interest thereon at the rate of six percent per annum from the date of such purchase.

(2) All such sales of any such property to the record owner or the contract purchaser of record shall be subject to all liens or claims arising out of any assessment for a local improvement levied against such property, or any part thereof, by any municipal corporation and remaining unsatisfied, and also shall be subject to any title or equity of the municipal corporation predicated upon or growing out of any such lien or assessment. [Amended by 1973 c.843 §1; 1975 c.657 §1; 2005 c.243 §17]

Source: Section 275.180 — Sale to record owner or contract purchaser of property; conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.430 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.430
271.430 Lease of space above or below street or highway
Status: in_force

Any political subdivision holding the easement or fee title to a street or highway may lease the space above or below that street or highway for private purposes for such period as the governing body determines the space will not be needed for public purposes, and upon other terms and conditions the governing body finds to be in the public interest. Before leasing the space, the governing body shall determine that the use of the space will not unreasonably interfere with the public use and utility use of the street or highway, and shall notify the property owners abutting the space proposed to be leased under this section and give them an opportunity to be heard with respect to the proposed leasing. Lease of space above or below a street or highway for private purposes shall not affect prior dedication or grant of the area for street or highway purposes. [1969 c.586 §2; 1981 c.787 §37]

Source: Section 271.430 — Lease of space above or below street or highway; effect on prior dedication or grant for public purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.890 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.890
274.890 Time allowed lessee for survey and erection of plant
Status: in_force

The first lease issued to an applicant under ORS 274.885 (Lease of kelp fields) to 274.895 (Removing kelp without lease) with respect to any submerged lands may allow the applicant six months in which to make a practical survey of the field which the applicant has leased, and another 12 months in which to erect a plant and commence operation. The lessee shall, within six months of the time of obtaining the lease, make or cause to be made a practical survey showing the amount and condition of kelp within the territory described in the lease, and shall file a copy of the survey with the Director of the Department of State Lands within six months. Upon the failure of the lessee so to do, the lease shall be canceled by the Department of State Lands. [Formerly 274.020; 1967 c.421 §173]

Source: Section 274.890 — Time allowed lessee for survey and erection of plant; filing copy of survey with department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.161 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.161
273.161 Director of department
Status: in_force

(1) The State Land Board shall appoint a Director of the Department of State Lands to serve for a term of four years, subject to removal at the discretion of the board.

(2) The director shall receive such salary as is fixed by the board. In addition to salary, subject to applicable law regulating travel and other expenses of state officers, the director shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.

(3) The salaries and other expenses of the director and employees of the Department of State Lands shall be paid out of revenues accruing to the Common School Fund. [1967 c.616 §6; 2003 c.253 §3]

Source: Section 273.161 — Director of department; salary of director and staff , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.366 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.366
274.366 Oregon Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Program
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Abandoned vessel” has the meaning given that term in ORS 830.908 (Definitions for ORS 830.908 to 830.948) .

(b) “Derelict vessel” has the meaning given that term in ORS 830.908 (Definitions for ORS 830.908 to 830.948) .

(2) The Oregon Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Program is established in the Department of State Lands to:

(a) Address abandoned vessels and derelict vessels; and

(b) Ensure that state-owned submerged and submersible lands are managed for the public interests in fishery, navigation, commerce and recreation.

(3) The Department of State Lands, under the direction of the State Land Board and in coordination with the State Marine Board, the Department of Environmental Quality, the State Parks and Recreation Department and other stakeholders identified by the Department of State Lands, shall develop the policy framework for the program established in subsection (2) of this section.

(4) The Department of State Lands may adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section. [2023 c.419 §2]

Source: Section 274.366 — Oregon Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.765 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.765
271.765 Applicability
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 271.715 (Definitions for ORS 271.715 to 271.795) to 271.795 (Construction of Act) apply to any interest created after October 15, 1983, that complies with ORS 271.715 (Definitions for ORS 271.715 to 271.795) to 271.795 (Construction of Act) , whether designated as a conservation easement or highway scenic preservation easement, or as a covenant, equitable servitude, restriction, easement, or otherwise.

(2) ORS 271.715 (Definitions for ORS 271.715 to 271.795) to 271.795 (Construction of Act) apply to any interest created before October 15, 1983, if it would have been enforceable had it been created after October 15, 1983, unless retroactive application contravenes the Constitution or laws of this state or the United States.

(3) ORS 271.715 (Definitions for ORS 271.715 to 271.795) to 271.795 (Construction of Act) do not invalidate any interest, whether designated as a conservation or preservation easement or as a covenant, equitable servitude, restriction, easement, or otherwise, that is enforceable under other law of this state. [1983 c.642 §5; 1985 c.160 §7; 1997 c.249 §81]

Source: Section 271.765 — Applicability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.261 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.261
273.261 Applications generally
Status: in_force

An individual eligible under ORS 273.255 (Eligibility to purchase state lands) may file an application with the Director of the Department of State Lands for the purchase of state lands other than farmlands. The application must be made in a form prescribed by the Department of State Lands, contain a correct and precise description of the lands applied for in accordance with a survey acceptable to the department, and be verified before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. [1967 c.421 §52 (enacted in lieu of 273.030)]

Source: Section 273.261 — Applications generally , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.945 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.945
274.945 Collection of shellfish mariculture records
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Land Conservation and Development shall receive, consolidate and organize the public records of federal, state or local government, special government bodies or other public bodies related to shellfish mariculture in this state. The department shall establish an electronic system to store and share the public record information. The public records that the department collects under this section shall include, but are not limited to, records related to:

(a) Estuary management plans;

(b) Estuarine habitat technical information;

(c) Native shellfish beds;

(d) Commercial plats;

(e) Fish and wildlife use;

(f) Ongoing recreational and commercial use;

(g) Ownership information regarding tidelands;

(h) Encumbrances on state-owned tidelands; and

(i) Land use plans and zoning for estuaries that have potential for aquaculture operations and for other estuaries.

(2) The department shall organize data and other material contained in the public records stored by the electronic system into formats suitable for access by governments, industry groups, public interest groups and other stakeholders.

(3) Except as provided in this subsection, the department shall make output from the electronic system publicly accessible. If information received into the system is exempt under ORS 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) or conditionally exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) , the department shall make access to the information conditional upon receipt of permission from the public body that originally generated the public record. [2019 c.654 §1]

Note: 274.945 (Collection of shellfish mariculture records) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 274 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 274.945 — Collection of shellfish mariculture records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.714 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.714
274.714 Undersea cables within territorial sea
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “undersea cable” includes a cable used to conduct electricity or light that is placed on state-owned submerged or submersible lands within the territorial sea and any facilities associated with the cable.

(2) An applicant for an easement to place an undersea cable within the territorial sea shall acquire and maintain, until construction of the undersea cable is completed, financial assurance to ensure that the applicant constructs the undersea cable according to the terms and conditions of the easement. The amount of financial assurance required under this subsection shall be an amount determined by the Department of State Lands to be sufficient based on the scale of the project.

(3) At least 180 days before decommissioning an undersea cable, the owner or operator of the undersea cable shall submit to the department for approval a decommissioning plan that includes:

(a) A cost estimate, prepared by a person qualified by experience and knowledge to prepare the estimate, for decommissioning the cable and restoring the area authorized by the easement to a natural condition;

(b) A detailed description of and proposed schedule for the decommissioning and restoration work, including any corrective action that may be required under the easement;

(c) A detailed description of segments of bore pipe and undersea cable proposed to be left in place to avoid or minimize impacts to aquatic resources; and

(d) A proposed form of financial assurance in an amount equal to the cost estimate under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(4) Within 30 days of receiving a decommissioning plan under subsection (3) of this section, the department shall approve the plan or request revisions to the plan or additional information. If, after receiving revisions to the decommissioning plan or additional information, the department rejects the plan, the owner or operator of the undersea cable must within 90 days submit to the department an application for an easement for the encroachment created by the undersea cable.

(5) The owner or operator of an undersea cable may not begin decommissioning and restoration work unless:

(a) The department has approved a decommissioning plan under subsection (4) of this section;

(b) The owner or operator has acquired the financial assurance required under subsection (3) of this section; and

(c) The owner or operator has provided to the department notice that the work will begin at least 60 days prior to beginning the work.

(6) The financial assurance requirements established by subsections (2) and (3) of this section may be satisfied by furnishing a financial assurance instrument that is:

(a) A surety bond, cash deposit or certificate of deposit; and

(b) In the name of the State of Oregon. [2021 c.534 §1]

Note: 274.714 (Undersea cables within territorial sea) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 274 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 274.714 — Undersea cables within territorial sea; decommissioning cables , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.860 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.860
273.860 Filing fee
Status: in_force

Each applicant under ORS 273.865 (Application for deed) (1) shall pay, at the time of filing an application, a fee of $25. Moneys received under this section shall be deposited with the county treasurer and be available for payment of the expenses of the Board of County Commissioners of Clatsop County in carrying out ORS 273.855 (Clatsop County to transfer title to lands and improvements to certain possessors) (3), (4) and (5) and 273.860 (Filing fee) to 273.880 (Judicial review procedure) . In addition to such fee, if the county board determines that an investigation under ORS 273.865 (Application for deed) (2) is necessary, it may require the applicant, prior to execution of any deed under ORS 273.855 (Clatsop County to transfer title to lands and improvements to certain possessors) (1), to pay an additional fee sufficient to pay the costs incurred by the county board in excess of $25 in carrying out its duties with respect to that application under ORS 273.855 (Clatsop County to transfer title to lands and improvements to certain possessors) (3), (4) and (5) and 273.860 (Filing fee) to 273.880 (Judicial review procedure) . [1969 c.495 §7]

Source: Section 273.860 — Filing fee; use of fees; additional fee to cover costs of investigation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.470 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.470
274.470 Settler’s right to deed to land within meander lines
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who in good faith settled upon lands within the meander lines of any meandered lake and who, on January 1, 1921, actually resided thereon, who maintained residence thereon for at least five years immediately prior to such date, and who complied with the requirements of settlement, residence, cultivation and improvement, specified for homestead entrymen under the homestead laws of the United States, and which would be sufficient to acquire title by patent if such lands were subject to homestead entry by qualified entrymen, upon proof of such facts to the satisfaction of the Department of State Lands:

(a) Is entitled to a deed from the state, conveying and granting such lands not exceeding 160 acres without cost; and

(b) Has a preferential right to purchase from the State of Oregon 160 acres of additional lands, chiefly valuable for agricultural purposes.

(2) Any person who did not reside on any lands described in subsection (1) of this section for five years immediately prior to January 1, 1921, but who purchased the improvement or possessory rights or claims of a prior occupant, and whose residence and possession when tacked to that of such prior occupant extended for a period of not less than five years immediately prior to such date, shall have a preferential right to purchase such lands, not exceeding 160 acres, the price of which shall be fixed without reference to the value of the improvements thereon. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §136]

Source: Section 274.470 — Settler’s right to deed to land within meander lines; preferential right to additional land; tacking by successive settlers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.140 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.140
275.140 Time and place of sale
Status: in_force

All sales shall be made in the county in which the land is situated between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and may be adjourned from day to day for not to exceed 30 days by the sheriff, by public announcement made by the sheriff at the time and place designated in the notice of sale or at the time and place to which the sale may be adjourned. [Amended by 1971 c.120 §2]

Source: Section 275.140 — Time and place of sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.903 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.903
273.903 Title of certain swamp lands not to be questioned by department
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands shall not call in question the title of any person to any swamp lands which the person may not have acquired by full and complete compliance with the preemption or homestead laws of the United States, nor shall the department sell to anyone any unsurveyed swamp lands, or swamp lands on which any settler shall have made and perfected bona fide legal entry under the laws of the United States. “Swamp lands,” as used in this section, means lands classified as swamp lands pursuant to ORS 273.251 (Classification of state lands) . [Formerly 274.130]

Source: Section 273.903 — Title of certain swamp lands not to be questioned by department; prohibition against sale of certain swamp lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.155 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.155
273.155 Cooperation of state and county agencies
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands, in carrying out its duties, may call upon all related state and county agencies, including public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and any state or county officers or public university employees through whom necessary information and aid may be received. Such agencies, officers and employees shall cooperate with the department without additional compensation. [Formerly 273.750; 1969 c.594 §17; 2011 c.637 §83; 2013 c.768 §120a; 2015 c.767 §73]

Source: Section 273.155 — Cooperation of state and county agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 270.120 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.120
270.120 Advisory committee
Status: in_force

(1) In exercising certain of its functions under ORS 184.634 (Disposition of real property by department) , 270.005 (Definitions) to 270.015 (Effect of ORS 270.005 to 270.190) , 270.100 (Notice to department before sale of real property) to 270.190 (Disposition of operating fund revenues) , 273.416 (Exchange of property held as trust fund asset) , 273.426 (Exchange of property) to 273.436 (Lease procedure) and 273.551 (Mining and drilling leases on state lands) , the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall be advised by an advisory committee consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor.

(2) The advisory committee appointed under subsection (1) of this section shall consist of two members of the Legislative Assembly, one real estate licensee as defined in ORS 696.010 (Definitions) , two persons who serve in the executive branch of state government, one person qualified as a land use planner, and one person qualified as a real estate management expert.

(3) Members of the advisory committee shall meet at such times and places and elect such officers and make such rules for the conduct of committee business as the committee may specify.

(4) Members of the advisory committee who are not members of the Legislative Assembly are entitled to compensation under ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Members of the advisory committee who are members of the Legislative Assembly shall be paid compensation and expense reimbursement as provided in ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) , payable from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly.

(5) Expenses of the committee shall be paid from funds appropriated to the department to carry out subsection (6) of this section.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The advisory committee shall advise the department on the acquisition, exchange or disposal of real property valued at $100,000 or more.

(b) The department may request the advice of the committee involving any real property transaction valued less than $100,000. [Formerly 273.655; 1997 c.632 §2; 1999 c.314 §82; 2007 c.319 §27; 2013 c.145 §8]

Source: Section 270.120 — Advisory committee; membership; officers; compensation and expenses; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors270.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.915 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.915
274.915 Lease or disposal of new lands
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 274.905 (Definitions for ORS 274.905 to 274.940) to 274.940 (Reservation of historically filled lands or new lands) , the Department of State Lands may sell, lease or trade submersible or submerged lands owned by the state in the same manner as provided for submersible lands in this chapter or ORS chapter 273.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 274.905 (Definitions for ORS 274.905 to 274.940) to 274.940 (Reservation of historically filled lands or new lands) , the department may sell, lease or trade new lands created upon submersible or submerged lands owned by the state in the same manner as provided for lands acquired as an investment for the Common School Fund in ORS 273.117 (Acquiring land as Common School Fund investment) or ORS chapter 273.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 274.905 (Definitions for ORS 274.905 to 274.940) to 274.940 (Reservation of historically filled lands or new lands) and 274.950 (Jurisdiction to assert title to historically filled lands) to 274.956 (Public notice of claim) , the State Land Board shall adopt rules under which the department may sell, lease or trade historically filled lands owned by the state. [1963 c.376 §3; 1967 c.421 §177; 1969 c.594 §47; 1973 c.203 §3; 1989 c.64 §1; 2015 c.804 §3]

Source: Section 274.915 — Lease or disposal of new lands; method; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.064 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.064
274.064 Portland Harbor Cleanup Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Portland Harbor Cleanup Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Portland Harbor Cleanup Fund must be credited to the fund. The Portland Harbor Cleanup Fund consists of all moneys credited to the fund and may include moneys appropriated, allocated, deposited or transferred to the fund by the Legislative Assembly or otherwise and interest earned on moneys in the fund.

(2) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of State Lands for costs relating to or arising out of the Portland Harbor Superfund Site.

(3) Nothing in this section or any other law that appropriates, allocates, deposits or transfers moneys to the fund waives or limits the department’s ability to recover, by way of insurance, cost recovery, contribution, or claim or action relating to or arising out of the Portland Harbor Superfund Site, moneys from other parties, including claims for costs incurred by the department. In no event shall anything in this section or any other law that appropriates, allocates, deposits or transfers moneys to the fund be construed as a waiver by the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. [2017 c.748 §11; 2019 c.30 §10]

Note: 274.064 (Portland Harbor Cleanup Fund) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 274 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 274.064 — Portland Harbor Cleanup Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.525 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.525
273.525 Appraisal of forest products
Status: in_force

(1) Before offering any forest products for sale under ORS 273.523 (Sale of forest products on state lands) , the Department of State Lands shall cause the forest products to be appraised in a manner that it considers appropriate.

(2) Prior to sale of forest products with an appraised value greater than $25,000, notice thereof shall be given by the department for not less than four weeks by publication once each week in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county in which such forest products are situated, and in such other manner as the department considers appropriate. The notice shall designate by legal subdivision the land having such forest products thereon, shall state the appraised value of such forest products and the minimum price at which the same may be sold and shall contain a brief statement of the terms of sale. No sale of forest products shall be made at less than the appraised value.

(3) The forest products on one or any number of legal subdivisions may be offered and sold separately, or in one body, as the department considers appropriate. In cases in which notice has been given by publication and no satisfactory bid has been received, or in cases in which the bidder fails to complete the purchase, the department may, at any time during a period of six months after the advertised date of sale, sell the forest products in such manner as it considers appropriate, but the sale price shall not be less than the minimum terms offered in the notice of sale or the highest bid received, whichever is the larger amount. [Formerly 273.310; 1997 c.117 §4]

Source: Section 273.525 — Appraisal of forest products; notice; sale conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.820 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.820
273.820 Exchange of lands
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands may exchange common school grazing lands for land of approximately equal aggregate value, when such exchange is in furtherance of the purposes of ORS 273.805 (Definitions for and purpose of ORS 273.805 to 273.825) to 273.825 (Purchase of lands by lessee or other person) . No exchange shall be made until the title to the lands to be received has been validated by the Attorney General. All lands received in exchange shall have the same status and be subject to the same provisions of law as lands given in exchange therefor. [1963 c.517 §4; 1967 c.421 §86]

Source: Section 273.820 — Exchange of lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.540 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.540
271.540 County or city operation of industrial facility
Status: in_force

A county or city shall not operate an industrial facility as a business enterprise or in any manner except as a lessor. [1965 c.553 §4]

Source: Section 271.540 — County or city operation of industrial facility; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.370 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.370
275.370 Validation of conveyances prior to January 1, 1941
Status: in_force

All deeds and conveyances of the governing bodies of the several counties executed and delivered prior to January 1, 1941, conveying real property theretofore set aside by the governing bodies of the several counties as public parks and recreational areas under ORS 275.320 (Designation of county forests, parks and recreational areas) hereby are validated and declared to be legal and of full force and effect, both in law and in equity. [Amended by 2005 c.243 §31]

Source: Section 275.370 — Validation of conveyances prior to January 1, 1941 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.220 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.220
271.220 Filing of objections
Status: in_force

All objections to the petition shall be filed with the clerk or auditor of the city or town within 30 days from the filing of the petition, and if not so filed shall be conclusively presumed to have been waived. The regularity, validity and correctness of the proceedings of the city governing body pursuant to ORS 271.180 (Vacations in municipalities included in port districts) to 271.210 (Hearing) , shall be conclusive in all things on all parties, and cannot in any manner be contested in any proceeding whatsoever by any person not filing written objections within the time provided in this section.

Source: Section 271.220 — Filing of objections; waiver , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.095 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.095
273.095 Copies or transcripts as evidence
Status: in_force

The record of any copy of a document recorded under ORS 273.085 (Recording copies of documents) , or a transcript thereof certified by the county recording officer, shall be received in evidence in all courts in this state with like force and effect as the original document. [Formerly 273.575]

Source: Section 273.095 — Copies or transcripts as evidence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 272.036 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 272 / Section 272.036
272.036 Oregon City canal
Status: in_force

Consent is given to the United States to acquire the premises and property described in the preamble of chapter 77, Oregon Laws 1913 (Oregon City canal area). The United States may enter upon and use and occupy such lands and premises and shall have the right of exclusive jurisdiction over the lands and premises, subject to ORS 272.015 (Service of process) . [Formerly 272.090]

Source: Section 272.036 — Oregon City canal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors272.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.110 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.110
275.110 Order to sell certain county lands
Status: in_force

(1) When the governing body of a county considers it to be for the best interests of the county to sell any real property acquired in any manner by such county, or any interest therein less than the whole fee, it shall enter an order upon its records directing the sheriff to make sale thereof, and fix the minimum price for which each interest, parcel or group of parcels may be sold and the conditions and terms of sale. The order may be amended from time to time or revoked as the governing body deems proper.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section and ORS 275.120 (Sheriff’s notice of sale) to 275.160 (Sale return) do not apply to the sale of any real property to any other public body or to the sale of any real property that is an industrial facility as defined by ORS 271.510 (Definition of “industrial facility” for ORS 271.510 to 271.540) . The sale of industrial facilities shall be made in the manner provided by ORS 271.510 (Definition of “industrial facility” for ORS 271.510 to 271.540) to 271.540 (County or city operation of industrial facility) . [Amended by 1981 c.602 §3; 1983 c.494 §2; 1983 c.537 §4; 1983 c.740 §72; 1985 c.565 §43; 2005 c.243 §14]

Source: Section 275.110 — Order to sell certain county lands; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.300 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.300
271.300 Application and administration of ORS 271.300 to 271.360
Status: in_force

(1) The power granted by ORS 271.300 (Application and administration of ORS 271.300 to 271.360) to 271.360 (Lease requirements) is vested in each political subdivision of the State of Oregon. The power is self-operating, without the necessity of further legislation.

(2) In carrying ORS 271.300 (Application and administration of ORS 271.300 to 271.360) to 271.360 (Lease requirements) into effect, a political subdivision shall act through its duly constituted governing body. Each political subdivision through its governing body may provide rules necessary in carrying out ORS 271.300 (Application and administration of ORS 271.300 to 271.360) to 271.360 (Lease requirements) . [Amended by 1981 c.787 §26; 1985 c.443 §4]

Source: Section 271.300 — Application and administration of ORS 271.300 to 271.360; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.065 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.065
273.065 Finality of certain actions
Status: in_force

All acts and decisions of the Department of State Lands as to the legal title, and the right to a certificate of sale or deed from the state, shall be final. [1967 c.421 §11]

Source: Section 273.065 — Finality of certain actions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 270.155 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.155
270.155 Agreements for management of state real property
Status: in_force

In addition to authority granted to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 184.634 (Disposition of real property by department) , 270.005 (Definitions) to 270.015 (Effect of ORS 270.005 to 270.190) , 270.100 (Notice to department before sale of real property) to 270.190 (Disposition of operating fund revenues) , 273.416 (Exchange of property held as trust fund asset) , 273.426 (Exchange of property) to 273.436 (Lease procedure) and 273.551 (Mining and drilling leases on state lands) , the department, pursuant to an agreement under ORS 190.110 (Authority of units of local government and state agencies to cooperate) , may undertake the management of any real property, and improvements thereon, that is the property of or within the management jurisdiction of any state agency. Reimbursement of department costs shall be made subject to terms of the agreement. [Formerly 273.695; 1999 c.314 §83]

Source: Section 270.155 — Agreements for management of state real property; reimbursement for costs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors270.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.190 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.190
275.190 Cash or installment sale
Status: in_force

(1) Sales made under ORS 275.110 (Order to sell certain county lands) to 275.250 (Notice to county assessor of sale or resale) must be to the highest and best bidder:

(a) For cash; or

(b) For not less than 10 percent of the purchase price in cash with the remainder to be paid under a purchase agreement in equal installments over a term not exceeding 20 years from the date of sale and with deferred payments bearing interest from the date of sale at a rate set by the governing body of the county and payable annually.

(2) In advertising for bids, the county shall state whether the sale will be made for cash or by purchase agreement. If by a purchase agreement that allows for deferred payments, the county shall also state the term and the rate of interest to which the county will agree.

(3) The purchaser shall have the possession of, and the income from the premises so long as the purchaser is not in default in the performance of the purchase agreement with the county, but shall forfeit the purchaser’s rights under the agreement and to all payments made pursuant thereto if the purchaser fails to pay the purchase price or any part of the purchase price, principal or interest, or to pay, before delinquency, the taxes thereafter levied against the premises, or commits or suffers any strip or waste of or on the premises, or violates any other reasonable provision of the purchase agreement that the governing body of the county may see fit to require. The purchaser shall have the privilege of prepayment without penalty. The provisions of this subsection must be incorporated in the purchase agreement. [Amended by 1969 c.208 §1; 1981 c.412 §3; 2005 c.243 §3]

Source: Section 275.190 — Cash or installment sale; rights and liabilities of installment purchaser , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.260 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.260
274.260 Title of riparian owners
Status: in_force

(1) The title of owners of land riparian to lakes and ponds drained under ORS 274.210 (Authority of department to contract for drainage and reclamation of certain lands) to 274.260 (Title of riparian owners) extends to only so much of the submersible or submerged lands adjoining or underlying such lake or pond which may be reclaimed by such drainage as is required to fill up the fractional subdivision or subdivisions of a section which the owner owns and which are rendered fractional by such lake or pond, and the title of such owner is so limited when the waters of such lake or pond receding, because of such drainage, uncover the submersible or submerged lands adjoining or underlying such lake or pond.

(2) This section shall not affect the right of riparian owners to land acquired by natural accretion or reliction because of the gradual and natural recession of the waters of the lake or pond to which the lands of such owners are riparian. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §126; 1969 c.594 §41]

Source: Section 274.260 — Title of riparian owners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.005 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.005
274.005 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Department” means the Department of State Lands.

(2) “Director” means the Director of the Department of State Lands.

(3) “Line of ordinary high water” means the line on the bank or shore to which the high water ordinarily rises annually in season.

(4) “Line of ordinary low water” means the line on the bank or shore to which the low water ordinarily recedes annually in season.

(5) “Land” includes water, water rights, easements of every nature and all appurtenances to land.

(6) “Material” includes gravel, rock, sand and silt, but does not include hard minerals subject to ORS 274.610 (Prohibited contracts for exploration for hard minerals) , or oil, gas and sulfur subject to ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) .

(7) “Submerged lands,” except as provided in ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) , means lands lying below the line of ordinary low water of all navigable waters within the boundaries of this state as heretofore or hereafter established, whether such waters are tidal or nontidal.

(8) “Submersible lands,” except as provided in ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) means lands lying between the line of ordinary high water and the line of ordinary low water of all navigable waters and all islands, shore lands or other such lands held by or granted to this state by virtue of her sovereignty, wherever applicable, within the boundaries of this state as heretofore or hereafter established, whether such waters or lands are tidal or nontidal. [1967 c.421 §98 and 1967 c.616 §13; 1969 c.594 §31; 1991 c.217 §3; 2003 c.253 §20]

Source: Section 274.005 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.310 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.310
271.310 Transfer or lease of real property owned or controlled by political subdivision
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section and subject to subsection (3) of this section, whenever any political subdivision possesses or controls real property not needed for public use, or whenever the public interest may be furthered, a political subdivision may sell, exchange, convey or lease for any period not exceeding 99 years all or any part of the political subdivision’s interest in the property to a governmental body or private individual or corporation. The consideration for the transfer or lease may be cash or real property, or both.

(2) If the ownership, right or title of the political subdivision to any real property set apart by deed, will or otherwise for a burial ground or cemetery, or for the purpose of interring the remains of deceased persons, is limited or qualified or the use of the real property is restricted, whether by dedication or otherwise, the political subdivision may, after the county court or governing body thereof has first declared by resolution that the real property is not needed for public use, or that the sale, exchange, conveyance or lease of the real property will further the public interest, file a complaint in the circuit court for the county in which the real property is located against all persons claiming any right, title or interest in the real property, whether the interest be contingent, conditional or otherwise, for authority to sell, exchange, convey or lease all or any part of the real property. The resolution is prima facie evidence that the real property is not needed for public use, or that the sale, exchange, conveyance or lease will further the public interest. The action shall be commenced and prosecuted to final determination in the same manner as an action not triable by right to a jury. The complaint shall contain a description of the real property, a statement of the nature of the restriction, qualification or limitations, and a statement that the defendants claim some interest therein. The court shall make such judgment as it shall deem proper, taking into consideration the limitation, qualifications or restrictions, the resolution, and all other matters pertinent thereto. Neither costs nor disbursements may be recovered against any defendant.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At least 30 days before listing or placing real property for sale, exchange or conveyance, a political subdivision shall notify the Department of Transportation of its intent to sell, exchange or convey the real property if the real property is within 100 feet of a railroad right of way or is within 500 feet of an at-grade rail crossing.

(b) The department shall share the advance notice with private providers of rail service that might be interested in obtaining the real property to facilitate the current delivery or future expansion of rail service. Notwithstanding the benefit of receiving advance notice, a private provider of rail service may not obtain or enter into negotiations to obtain the real property until the political subdivision offers the real property for sale, exchange, conveyance or lease to the general public. As used in this paragraph, “general public” includes private providers of rail service.

(c) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply:

(A) To light rail corridors and any other rail corridors excluded by rule of the department;

(B) If the proposed sale, exchange or conveyance of the real property is to a provider of rail service; or

(C) To the proposed sale, exchange or conveyance of easements.

(d) The department shall adopt rules to implement this subsection. The rules may include provisions that:

(A) Identify rail corridors within which a political subdivision is not required to provide notice of intention to sell, exchange or convey real property within 100 feet of a railroad right of way or within 500 feet of an at-grade rail crossing.

(B) Establish a process for providing advance notice to private providers of rail service.

(4) Unless the governing body of a political subdivision determines under subsection (1) of this section that the public interest may be furthered, real property needed for public use by any political subdivision owning or controlling the property may not be sold, exchanged, conveyed or leased under the authority of ORS 271.300 (Application and administration of ORS 271.300 to 271.360) to 271.360 (Lease requirements) , except that it may be exchanged for property that is of equal or superior useful value for public use. Any such property not immediately needed for public use may be leased if, in the discretion of the governing body having control of the property, the property will not be needed for public use within the period of the lease.

(5) The authority to lease property granted by this section includes authority to lease property not owned or controlled by the political subdivision at the time of entering into the lease. A lease under this subsection shall be conditioned upon the subsequent acquisition of the interest covered by the lease. [Amended by 1955 c.755 §1; 1961 c.136 §1; 1979 c.284 §127; 1981 c.787 §27; 1985 c.443 §5; 1999 c.559 §2; 2011 c.446 §1; 2013 c.781 §32]

Source: Section 271.310 — Transfer or lease of real property owned or controlled by political subdivision; procedure in case of qualified title; notice; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 272.070 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 272 / Section 272.070
272.070 Crater Lake National Park
Status: in_force

Exclusive jurisdiction is ceded to the United States over all the territory now or hereafter included in that tract of land set aside by the Act of May 22, 1902 (32 Stat. 202, 16 U.S.C. 121 to 123), as amended, for the purposes of Crater Lake National Park. However, the State of Oregon retains the right to:

(1) Serve civil or criminal process within the limits of the park in any suits or prosecution for or on account of rights acquired, obligations incurred or crimes committed in the state but outside of the park.

(2) Tax persons and corporations, their franchises and property on lands included in the park. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §188]

Source: Section 272.070 — Crater Lake National Park , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors272.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.956 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.956
274.956 Public notice of claim
Status: in_force

Immediately following a declaration made by the State Land Board pursuant to ORS 274.954 (Declaration of state’s claim) , the board shall:

(1) Cause reasonable public notice of the declaration to be given to interested parties. The notice shall describe the land or waterway affected and the nature and extent of the state’s claim. Notice under this section need not describe the land or waterway in legal terms, but by the use of common descriptions or maps shall be designed to identify the land or waterway in a manner intelligible to the layperson and useful in establishing the exact location of the state claim in relation to existing legal descriptions.

(2) Give notice to each owner of record of land described in the declaration by transmitting by registered mail or by certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy of the declaration made with respect to the land and a statement informing the owner of record of a point of contact at the Department of State Lands, and of options available to the owner of record based on the notice. [2015 c.804 §10]

Note: See note under 274.950 (Jurisdiction to assert title to historically filled lands) .

Source: Section 274.956 — Public notice of claim; content , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.331 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.331
273.331 Subdivision and disposal of other lands as condition of compromise
Status: in_force

When lands that the Department of State Lands believes were acquired from the State of Oregon by fraud or in violation of the laws of the state are held by any person owning other lands the title to which is not involved, the department may provide as a condition to the contract of settlement described in ORS 273.326 (Compromise with owners of state lands unlawfully acquired) that such other lands, or such portion thereof as the department considers advisable, may also be subdivided and disposed of under the direction and supervision of the department according to the conditions agreed to. [Formerly 273.670; 2003 c.14 §133]

Source: Section 273.331 — Subdivision and disposal of other lands as condition of compromise , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.450 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.450
274.450 Acquisition of riparian rights by department
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands may acquire by purchase, gift, condemnation or otherwise, any riparian rights which may, by any court of competent jurisdiction, be held to be owned by or vested in any upland or riparian owner on any meandered lakes, and may institute such suits or actions as may be necessary in such condemnation proceedings. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §134]

Source: Section 274.450 — Acquisition of riparian rights by department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.557 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.557
273.557 Appeal to State Land Board
Status: in_force

(1) Jurisdiction for review of actions and proposed actions of the commission which are claimed to be in violation of any provision of ORS 273.553 (South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve) or 273.554 (South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Management Commission) is conferred upon the State Land Board. Proceedings for review of such actions may be instituted by filing a request for review with the State Land Board.

(2) The request for review by the State Land Board need only state the action or proposed action of the commission in question and the particular provisions of ORS 273.553 (South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve) or 273.554 (South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Management Commission) which are violated thereby. Copies of the request for review shall be served by registered or certified mail upon the commission.

(3) The State Land Board may affirm, reverse or modify the action under review and make such other disposition of the matter as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 273.553 (South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve) and 273.554 (South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Management Commission) . The State Land Board shall make its decision within 60 days after the date on which the request for review was filed. [1977 c.496 §5]

Source: Section 273.557 — Appeal to State Land Board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.932 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.932
274.932 Right of public body to purchase new lands created by it
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever a public body, in accordance with ORS 274.920 (Creation of new lands upon submersible or submerged lands) , creates new lands upon submersible or submerged lands owned by the state, the public body has the right to purchase the new lands as provided in this section. The public body shall pay to the Department of State Lands for the new lands the value of the state-owned submersible or submerged lands upon which the new lands were created immediately prior to the creation of the new lands thereon and an amount prescribed by the department to pay its administrative costs incurred with respect to the new lands. Such payment shall be made by the public body within one year after the date of the receipt by it of actual notice by the department of the creation of the new lands, the value of the state-owned submersible or submerged lands upon which the new lands were created and the administrative costs incurred by the department with respect to the new lands. If the public body fails to make payment for the new lands as provided in this subsection within one year after the date of the notice by the department, the department may dispose of the new lands as provided in ORS 274.915 (Lease or disposal of new lands) .

(2) If a public body and the department cannot agree on the value of the state-owned submersible or submerged lands upon which the new lands were created under subsection (1) of this section, the value shall be determined by three appraisers, one appointed by the public body, one appointed by the department and the third appointed by the first two. The determination of the appraisers shall be final. The cost of the third appraiser shall be borne equally by the public body and the department. [1973 c.203 §5]

Source: Section 274.932 — Right of public body to purchase new lands created by it; price determination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.990 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.990
273.990 Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 273.231 (Removal without compliance with statute) is a misdemeanor. [1967 c.421 §93; 1969 c.594 §30; 1977 c.397 §3; 1983 c.620 §14; 1995 c.543 §8]

Source: Section 273.990 — Criminal penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.300 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.300
275.300 Sale of mineral or other interest in county lands less than fee
Status: in_force

In any conveyance or agreement for conveyance of any minerals, or other interest, less than the whole fee, in any lands acquired by any county by foreclosure of delinquent tax liens or otherwise under ORS 275.090 (Powers of county as to lands acquired on foreclosure of tax liens, or by exchange, devise or gift) to 275.220 (Procedure upon default or breach under land sale contract) , the governing body of the county may provide such conditions and regulations as may be deemed to be for the best interests of the county and may require of the purchaser a satisfactory bond or undertaking in the name of the county in an amount not less than the whole purchase price of such minerals or other interests in such lands, conditioned upon the compliance of the purchaser with such conditions and regulations. [Amended by 2005 c.243 §23]

Source: Section 275.300 — Sale of mineral or other interest in county lands less than fee; conditions and regulations; bond , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.375 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.375
273.375 Acquisition by state of applicant’s interest
Status: in_force

In lieu of the procedure set out in ORS 273.360 (Applicant to relinquish claim) , 273.365 (When refunds not available) and 273.370 (Alternative to refund) , the Department of State Lands may acquire for the use and benefit of the State of Oregon, by purchase or exchange, the interest of any applicant to whom the certificate described in ORS 273.620 (3) (1965 Replacement Part) has been issued before June 19, 1967, or who acts under ORS 273.360 (Applicant to relinquish claim) , 273.365 (When refunds not available) and 273.370 (Alternative to refund) . The price of any such purchase or acquisition shall be paid to such applicant out of the revenues of the Common School Fund, and shall not exceed the market value of the land that otherwise would have been available to the applicant under ORS 273.620 (1965 Replacement Part). [1967 c.422 §6]

Source: Section 273.375 — Acquisition by state of applicant’s interest; price , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.235 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.235
273.235 Department’s powers to enforce statute
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands may inspect and audit books, records and accounts of each person removing material from any real property of the State of Oregon, and make other investigation and secure or receive other evidence necessary to determine whether or not the department is being paid the full amount payable to it for the removal of such material. The department may proceed by action or suit to enforce payment for all materials taken from any real property of the State of Oregon, for commercial uses, whether under lease, or otherwise, for which payment has not been made. [Formerly 274.600]

Source: Section 273.235 — Department’s powers to enforce statute , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.170 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.170
271.170 Nature and operation of statutes
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 271.080 (Vacation in incorporated cities) to 271.160 (Vacations for purposes of rededication) are alternative to the provisions of the charter of any incorporated city and nothing contained in those statutes shall in anywise affect or impair the charter or other provisions of such cities for the preservation of public access to and from transportation terminals and navigable waters.

Source: Section 271.170 — Nature and operation of statutes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 270.100 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.100
270.100 Notice to department before sale of real property
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Before offering for sale any real property or equitable interest in real property that the state owns, the state agency acting for the state in the sales transaction shall report to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services that the state agency intends to sell or transfer the real property or the equitable interest. The department, or an agency the department specifically designates, shall notify other state agencies authorized to own real property of the intended sale or transfer to determine whether acquiring the real property or interest in the real property would be advantageous to another state agency.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The department shall give the first opportunity after other state agencies to acquire, purchase, exchange or lease real property or an interest in real property that the State of Oregon disposes of or sells to:

(i) The following entities, on the condition that the entities will develop housing on the real property that will be occupied by families and individuals with an income no greater than 80 percent of the median family income for the county in which the real property is located:

(I) Nonprofit organizations; and

(II) Indian tribes, as defined in ORS 97.740 (Definitions for ORS 97.740 to 97.760) ; and

(ii) Political subdivisions, as defined in ORS 271.005 (Definitions for ORS 271.005 to 271.540) .

(B) The state agency responsible for selling or transferring the property or the equitable interest may require at the time of the sale or transfer that a political subdivision must use state real property or an equitable interest in real property sold or transferred to the political subdivision for a public purpose or benefit, and that the political subdivision may not resell the real property or the equitable interest to a private purchaser.

(c) If a state agency that intends to sell or transfer real property or an equitable interest in real property has not disposed of the real property or the equitable interest under paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection, the state agency shall cause the real property to be appraised by one or more competent and experienced appraisers in accordance with rules the department adopts. Except as provided in ORS 273.825 (Purchase of lands by lessee or other person) , if the property has an appraised value exceeding $5,000, the property or an equitable interest in the property may not be sold to any private person except after notice calling for such proposals as set forth in ORS 270.130 (Publication of notice of sale) .

(d) The department shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section.

(2) Before a state agency acquires any real property or interest in real property, except for highway right of way that the Department of Transportation acquires, park properties that the State Parks and Recreation Department acquires and property within the approved projected campus boundaries for public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , the state agency shall report to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services that the state agency intends to acquire the real property or the interest in real property. The department shall notify other state agencies that own land that the state agency intends to acquire real property or an interest in real property to determine whether another state agency desires to sell or transfer property that would meet the needs of the acquiring agency. In accordance with rules the Oregon Department of Administrative Services adopts, if no other state agency desires to sell or transfer property that would meet the needs of the agency that intends to acquire real property or an interest in real property, the agency may acquire the real property or interest in real property, consistent with applicable provisions of law.

(3) Before any terminal disposition of real property or an interest in real property, the state agency acting for the state in the transaction must secure approval of the transaction from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

(4) Subsection (3) of this section does not apply to terminal disposition of the following real property:

(a) Property that the State Department of Fish and Wildlife controls;

(b) State forestlands that the State Forestry Department controls;

(c) Property that the Department of Transportation controls;

(d) Property that the Department of State Lands controls;

(e) Property that public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) control;

(f) Property that the legislative branch of state government controls;

(g) Property that the judicial branch of state government controls; and

(h) Property that the State Parks and Recreation Department controls.

(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) of this section, prior approval by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services is required for the terminal disposition of public land for less than the fair market value of the public land.

(6) The provisions of ORS 184.634 (Disposition of real property by department) , 270.005 (Definitions) to 270.015 (Effect of ORS 270.005 to 270.190) , 270.100 (Notice to department before sale of real property) to 270.190 (Disposition of operating fund revenues) , 273.416 (Exchange of property held as trust fund asset) , 273.426 (Exchange of property) to 273.436 (Lease procedure) , 273.551 (Mining and drilling leases on state lands) and 308A.709 (Circumstances when additional taxes are not imposed) (1)(a) to (d) do not apply to:

(a) A home or farm that the Department of Veterans’ Affairs acquires or sells under ORS 88.720 (Acquisition, administration and disposal by state of property subject to lien held by state) , 406.050 (Additional powers and duties of director or department) , 407.135 (Authority of department) , 407.145 (Purchase and control of property) , 407.375 (Sale of foreclosed properties) or 407.377 (Sale or management of foreclosed property under personal services contract) .

(b) Real property that the Housing and Community Services Department acquires or sells under the provisions of ORS 456.515 (Definitions for ORS 456.515 to 456.725 and ORS chapter 458) to 456.725 (Discrimination against purchaser with children prohibited) or ORS chapter 458.

(c) Real property that the Oregon Health Authority or the Department of Human Services acquires or sells under ORS 410.075 (Authority of department and Oregon Health Authority to hold title to property) or 416.340 (Collection of claim against estate of deceased) . [1991 c.816 §6; 1999 c.314 §81; 2005 c.625 §64; 2009 c.762 §50; 2011 c.34 §2; 2011 c.637 §82; 2013 c.167 §1; 2013 c.768 §119; 2015 c.285 §1; 2015 c.572 §1a; 2015 c.767 §§72,228,229; 2016 c.61 §4; 2017 c.275 §3; 2023 c.193 §29]

Source: Section 270.100 — Notice to department before sale of real property; rules; procedures; restrictions on final disposition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors270.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.080 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.080
271.080 Vacation in incorporated cities
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever any person interested in any real property in an incorporated city in this state desires to vacate all or part of any street, avenue, boulevard, alley, plat, public square or other public place, such person may file a petition therefor setting forth a description of the ground proposed to be vacated, the purpose for which the ground is proposed to be used and the reason for such vacation.

(2) There shall be appended to such petition, as a part thereof and as a basis for granting the same, the consent of the owners of all abutting property and of not less than two-thirds in area of the real property affected thereby. The real property affected thereby shall be deemed to be the land lying on either side of the street or portion thereof proposed to be vacated and extending laterally to the next street that serves as a parallel street, but in any case not to exceed 200 feet, and the land for a like lateral distance on either side of the street for 400 feet along its course beyond each terminus of the part proposed to be vacated. Where a street is proposed to be vacated to its termini, the land embraced in an extension of the street for a distance of 400 feet beyond each terminus shall also be counted. In the vacation of any plat or part thereof the consent of the owner or owners of two-thirds in area of the property embraced within such plat or part thereof proposed to be vacated shall be sufficient, except where such vacation embraces street area, when, as to such street area the above requirements shall also apply. The consent of the owners of the required amount of property shall be in writing. [Amended by 1999 c.866 §2]

Source: Section 271.080 — Vacation in incorporated cities; petition; consent of property owners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.051 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.051
273.051 General powers and duties of department and board
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Lands may cancel certificates of sale for lands owned by this state, if unlawfully obtained.

(2) The State Land Board shall:

(a) Manage, control and protect the common school grazing lands under ORS 273.805 (Definitions for and purpose of ORS 273.805 to 273.825) to 273.825 (Purchase of lands by lessee or other person) so as to secure the greatest permanent value of the lands to all the people of this state, particularly for the dedicated purposes of the lands and the common schools to which the resources of the lands are devoted.

(b) Give due consideration, in the sale, exchange or leasing of any state lands under its control, to the protection and conservation of all natural resources, including scenic and recreational resources, of such lands, so as to conserve the public health and recreational enjoyment of the people, protect property and human life, and conserve plant, aquatic and animal life.

(3) The department shall coordinate the program and financial accounting activities assigned to other agencies under ORS 273.141 (Nature of services to be performed by certain other agencies) as directed by the State Land Board. [1967 c.421 §7; 1967 c.616 §27b; 1995 c.589 §2]

Source: Section 273.051 — General powers and duties of department and board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.199 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.199
273.199 Rules for agreements for interpretive services
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands shall adopt rules to carry out the purposes of ORS 273.197 (Agreements to provide interpretive services) . The rules shall include:

(1) Procedures and forms to be used by an organization entering into an agreement with the Director of the Department of State Lands under ORS 273.197 (Agreements to provide interpretive services) .

(2) Guidelines for approving the materials an organization proposes to provide or display at state lands facilities.

(3) Provisions for renewing or dissolving an agreement between an organization and the director. [2003 c.253 §30]

Source: Section 273.199 — Rules for agreements for interpretive services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.441 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.441
273.441 Agency donation of property for industrial or manufacturing use
Status: in_force

(1) Any agency of the State of Oregon may donate to any person, firm or corporation selected by such governmental body, conditionally or otherwise, for industrial or manufacturing purposes, or both, and purposes incidental thereto, any real property owned by the governmental body and not needed or likely to be needed for public use.

(2) The donation must include a condition that whenever the donee or successor in interest ceases to use the property for the donated purpose the title to the property shall revert to the donor.

(3) The gift shall be made by statute or formal order and the terms and conditions of the gift shall be set forth in such statute or order. [1981 c.787 §16]

Source: Section 273.441 — Agency donation of property for industrial or manufacturing use; conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.865 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.865
273.865 Application for deed
Status: in_force

(1) Application for a deed under ORS 273.855 (Clatsop County to transfer title to lands and improvements to certain possessors) (1) shall be made to the Board of County Commissioners of Clatsop County in a manner and form prescribed by the county board. The application shall include:

(a) A legal description of the lands applied for, and, as nearly as practicable, the time the land was filled or deposited;

(b) The names and addresses of persons other than the applicant who are in occupancy or, to the knowledge of the applicant, may have any claim to or interest in the lands described in the application;

(c) Evidence that the applicant, if other than a governmental entity, has paid all ad valorem taxes that were assessed with respect to the lands during the period the applicant asserts to have possessed the lands;

(d) Evidence establishing that the applicant or the predecessors in interest of the applicant have had such possession of the lands as of the time of application for a deed under ORS 273.850 (State title to certain lands and improvements transferred to Clatsop County) to 273.890 (Application of ORS 273.850 to 273.890 to certain lands) as would bar an action or suit for recovery of the lands by a private person under no disability holding legal title thereto.

(2) The Board of County Commissioners of Clatsop County may cause an investigation to be made to determine whether the facts alleged in an application are correct.

(3) The Board of County Commissioners of Clatsop County shall not accept any applications under ORS 273.850 (State title to certain lands and improvements transferred to Clatsop County) to 273.890 (Application of ORS 273.850 to 273.890 to certain lands) after December 31, 1971. However, this does not affect proceedings with respect to applications filed not later than December 31, 1971. [1969 c.495 §§6,9,15]

Source: Section 273.865 — Application for deed; investigation; deadline on application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.815 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.815
273.815 Department’s powers
Status: in_force

(1) In order to accomplish the purpose of ORS 273.805 (Definitions for and purpose of ORS 273.805 to 273.825) to 273.825 (Purchase of lands by lessee or other person) , the Department of State Lands may, with respect to common school grazing lands:

(a) Protect the lands from fire, disease and insect pests, cooperate with others in such protection and enter into all agreements necessary or convenient therefor.

(b) Lease the lands subject to such terms and conditions as the department prescribes or is otherwise prescribed by law. Leases shall be of sufficient duration so as to encourage the rehabilitation and improvement of the lands by the lessee.

(c) Loan moneys belonging to the Common School Fund to lessees of the lands for the purpose of rehabilitating and improving the lands. The security for such loans shall be as prescribed by the department but shall not be more than equal in value to the amount loaned.

(d) Reseed or reforest the lands, including the destruction of undesirable vegetation, and cooperate with others for such reseeding or reforestation, and make all agreements necessary or convenient thereto.

(e) Require such undertakings, including performance bonds, as it considers appropriate to secure performance of any agreement or loan authorized by ORS 273.805 (Definitions for and purpose of ORS 273.805 to 273.825) to 273.825 (Purchase of lands by lessee or other person) .

(2) In order to accomplish the purpose of ORS 273.805 (Definitions for and purpose of ORS 273.805 to 273.825) to 273.825 (Purchase of lands by lessee or other person) , the department may, with respect to common school grazing lands, apply the following to all leases entered into by the department after January 1, 1985:

(a) The initial term of a lease shall be not less than 20 years, and at the end of the initial term the lease shall be renewed by the department for an additional term of 20 years. However, any lessee who is in default under the terms of the lease or has failed to comply with all management plans applicable to the lease shall not be eligible for renewal of the lease for an additional term of 20 years as provided in this paragraph.

(b) The department shall give preference in the issuance of leases to:

(A) Persons who are current lessees; and

(B) Landowners engaged in the livestock business that seek to use the common school grazing lands for the grazing of livestock. For the purposes of this subparagraph, “landowner” means an individual or legal entity that is the owner of the land, water or water rights necessary to permit the proper use of the leased common school grazing lands in combination with the landowner’s privately owned or controlled land or water.

(c) The department may terminate a lease of common school grazing lands:

(A) Upon the default of the lessee as to any material term of the lease; or

(B) If the lessee has failed to comply with any management plan adopted by the department and applicable to the leasehold.

(d) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, the department shall not terminate a common school grazing lands lease without the consent of the lessee. If the consent of the lessee cannot be obtained, the department may terminate a common school grazing lands lease only by contemporaneously agreeing to pay to the lessee compensation as provided by law for all damages caused by the termination of the lease, including any depreciation or loss of value to the remaining lands or businesses of the lessee. [1963 c.517 §3; 1967 c.421 §85; 1995 c.813 §1]

Source: Section 273.815 — Department’s powers; terms of grazing lease; termination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 270.150 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.150
270.150 Proceeds of sale of real property
Status: in_force

(1) The proceeds, less costs, of any real property sold by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 270.100 (Notice to department before sale of real property) , 270.110 (Disposition of property not needed for public use) and 270.130 (Publication of notice of sale) may be credited to and deposited in the Capital Projects Fund established by ORS 276.005 (Capital Projects Fund) or the Trust for Cultural Development Account established in ORS 359.405 (Trust for Cultural Development Account) .

(2) The proceeds of any real property sold by a state agency under ORS 270.100 (Notice to department before sale of real property) and 270.110 (Disposition of property not needed for public use) may be credited to and deposited in the Trust for Cultural Development Account. If the proceeds are credited to and deposited in the account, a state agency may retain from the proceeds the costs of selling the real property and the amount originally paid by the state agency when the state agency acquired the real property.

(3) The revenue from the rental or lease of surplus real property managed by the department shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the operating fund established by ORS 283.076 (Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund) .

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) or (2) of this section, an agency may negotiate with the department to apply the proceeds of a sale, transfer or lease of such surplus real property to another capital acquisition of that agency. [1991 c.816 §10; 2001 c.954 §29]

Source: Section 270.150 — Proceeds of sale of real property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors270.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.330 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.330
275.330 Conveyance of county forests, parks or recreational areas
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the entry of an order by the governing body of a county setting aside the real property for county forest, public park or recreational area, the lands shall be set apart for such use. Thereafter such lands may not be alienated by the governing body of the county for any purpose unless authorized by a majority of the electors of the county in a regular or special election, except that:

(a) In counties having 450,000 population or over according to the latest federal decennial census:

(A) The lands may be sold and conveyed by the governing body of a county if it considers the sale to be in the best interests of the county; or

(B) The lands may be conveyed without payment or compensation for park and recreational purposes to any public educational institution, park and recreation district, service district formed under ORS chapter 451 to provide and maintain park and recreational facilities or nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Oregon for as long as the lands so conveyed are used for such purposes. Any lands conveyed under this subparagraph shall automatically revert to the county if the lands are not used for such purposes or if the institution, district or corporation to which the lands are conveyed is dissolved. However, lands conveyed under this subparagraph to a nonprofit corporation which is organized for the purpose of promoting the preservation of park and recreational areas may be conveyed without restriction subject to prior approval of the governing body of the county. When lands are conveyed under this subparagraph, the county shall be relieved from any obligation to account for the payment of any taxes, liens or assessments that may have been levied against the lands by any taxing agency, district or municipality authorized to levy against any of the lands.

(b) The governing body of a county may convey the lands to the state, an incorporated city, a park and recreation district or the United States Government for public use. The conveyance may be made without the payment of compensation, and when so made the county shall be relieved from any obligation to account for the payment of any taxes, liens or assessments that may have been levied against the lands by any taxing agency, district or municipality authorized to levy taxes against any of the lands.

(c) The governing body of a county may enter into agreements with the state or the United States for the management of the timber and other forest products on the designated county forestlands.

(2) In addition to the methods described in subsection (1) of this section, lands that have been set aside for county forest, public park or recreational area may be alienated, sold or conveyed, in part or in whole, by the public body upon a finding that it is in the best interest of the public. Upon a determination that an alienation, sale or conveyance is in the public interest, the lands set aside may be sold at public or private sale, or other lands may be taken in exchange and set aside for park or recreational purposes. When a sale, an alienation or conveyance takes place, the proceeds shall be held for maintenance and improvement of existing park and recreation lands or future acquisition of lands to be set aside for park or recreational purposes.

(3) Before making an order for an alienation, sale or conveyance of the property without approval at an election, or before entering into agreements for management of timber and other forest products under subsection (1)(c) of this section, the county governing body shall hold a hearing in the county at which objections to the proposed agreements or alienation, sale or conveyance may be heard. Notice of the hearing shall be given by publication weekly for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper circulated generally within the county, and the notice shall describe particularly the property affected. [Amended by 1959 c.546 §1; 1981 c.482 §1; 1989 c.534 §1; 1993 c.432 §1; 2005 c.243 §28]

Source: Section 275.330 — Conveyance of county forests, parks or recreational areas; agreements to manage timber , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.192 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.192
273.192 Removal of personal property
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Personal property” includes any item that is reasonably recognizable as belonging to an individual, including books, photographs, personal documents such as identification and Social Security cards, camping equipment, sleeping bags, blankets, bicycles and clothing.

(b) “Personal property” does not include items that the Department of State Lands determines are not in a sanitary condition or that lack any apparent value or utility.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 98.302 (Definitions for ORS 98.302 to 98.436) to 98.436 (Short title) , and except as provided under ORS 274.376 (Definitions for ORS 274.376 to 274.388) to 274.388 (Submerged Lands Enhancement Fund) , the department may remove, store and dispose of personal property that the department has determined to have been left on state lands without authorization of the department or by law as provided under this section. The authority under this section is in addition to any other authority of the department.

(3) Prior to the removal of personal property, the department shall post written notice in the manner provided in this subsection. The written notice must:

(a) Be laminated or weather resistant.

(b) Be conspicuously posted and easily viewable from the site where the personal property to be removed is located.

(c) Include the following dates:

(A) The date the notice is posted;

(B) The date by which the property owner must remove the personal property; and

(C) The time frame within which the department may remove the personal property pursuant to subsection (4) of this section.

(d) Provide information about the storage of the personal property, including how long the department will store the personal property, and a telephone number at which the property owner can contact the department to claim and retrieve the personal property.

(e) Be written in both English and Spanish.

(4) No less than 24 hours and no more than 10 days after posting written notice under subsection (3) of this section, the department may remove personal property. If the written notice is removed during the posting period, the department may proceed with the removal of the personal property but shall replace the written notice at the site for the purpose of informing property owners about how to claim the personal property.

(5) The department shall store personal property removed under this section:

(a) In a manner that is reasonably likely to protect the personal property from harm;

(b) In a location that is reasonably secure; and

(c) In a location that is reasonably accessible to the site where the personal property was found.

(6) After storing personal property for 30 days, the department may donate or otherwise dispose of the personal property if it has not been claimed by the property owner. Any personal identification, as defined in ORS 165.800 (Identity theft) , including a Social Security or other identification card, must be destroyed at the end of the 30-day storage period.

(7) The department is not liable for any conversion of personal property removed, stored, returned, donated or disposed of under this section.

(8) The department may collect the costs of removing, storing, returning, donating or disposing of the personal property from the property owner.

(9) The department may immediately, and without providing notice, remove and dispose of property that:

(a) Is not personal property;

(b) Creates an exceptional emergency, including, but not limited to, possible site contamination by hazardous materials, a public health emergency or a situation where personal property may enter a waterway due to flooding or seasonal increases in water levels; or

(c) Presents an immediate danger to human life or safety.

(10) The department may adopt rules implementing this section. [2023 c.403 §2]

Source: Section 273.192 — Removal of personal property; storage; disposal; notice; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.805 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.805
273.805 Definitions for and purpose of ORS 273.805 to 273.825
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 273.805 (Definitions for and purpose of ORS 273.805 to 273.825) to 273.825 (Purchase of lands by lessee or other person) , “common school grazing lands” means lands owned by the State of Oregon and under the control of the Department of State Lands that are chiefly suitable for the grazing of animals, as determined by the department, and which are within, but not limited to, the following land classifications:

(a) Lands defined by ORS 273.251 (Classification of state lands) as indemnity lands, school lands or farmlands.

(b) Lands which have escheated to the state.

(2) Nothing in ORS 273.805 (Definitions for and purpose of ORS 273.805 to 273.825) to 273.825 (Purchase of lands by lessee or other person) is intended to be an express or implied limitation upon the powers of the department to acquire, lease, manage, control or protect land pursuant to authority otherwise granted by law. ORS 273.805 (Definitions for and purpose of ORS 273.805 to 273.825) to 273.825 (Purchase of lands by lessee or other person) and 327.430 (Security for loans) are not the result of a legislative intent or belief that the department is without authority to acquire, lease, manage, protect or control common school grazing lands. [1963 c.517 §§1,5; 1967 c.421 §84]

Source: Section 273.805 — Definitions for and purpose of ORS 273.805 to 273.825 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.810 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.810
274.810 Commencement of drilling
Status: in_force

Subject to the lessee’s right to surrender, the lessee shall commence operations for the drilling of a well within five years from date of the lease and commence production within three years of discovery of oil, gas or sulfur in paying quantities, unless the Department of State Lands shall have, for cause, granted an extension of time for such act. In addition, the lease shall have such exploratory, drilling and producing requirements as the Department of State Lands in consultation with the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries deems necessary to encourage the exercise of due diligence on the part of lessee. [1961 c.619 §20]

Source: Section 274.810 — Commencement of drilling; operational requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.902 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.902
273.902 Confirmation of title to swamp and overflow lands
Status: in_force

(1) All the rights and title of the State of Oregon to the swamp and overflowed lands of this state, and claimed by persons who have completed settlement thereon, or who may hereafter complete settlement under the provisions of the preemption or homestead laws of the United States, and have obtained a patent or certificate of final proof therefor, hereby are granted and confirmed unto such claimant, or the heirs or assigns of the claimant, respectively.

(2) Upon application of any such claimant to the Department of State Lands, with proof of claim evidenced by United States patent or final certificate of proof of settlement and payment, issued from the United States Land Office, the department shall execute and deliver to such claimant, without charge, a quitclaim deed of the state’s right and title to the lands so claimed. [Formerly 274.120]

Source: Section 273.902 — Confirmation of title to swamp and overflow lands; deed to claimant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.115 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.115
273.115 Department use of Common School Fund
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands may use so much of the Common School Fund as is necessary for:

(1) The acquisition of lands, easements, and all other interests in real property.

(2) Improvement, operation, and maintenance of property, crops, timber, fixtures and appurtenances whether granted or otherwise acquired at any time.

(3) Studies necessary for the fill and removal program that include, but are not limited to, the effects of sand and gravel mining on water quality and aquatic resources, sand and gravel recruitment and sediment transport, monitoring of sand and gravel removal operations, coordinating state and federal permitting efforts and the annual review process for permitting sand and gravel removal operations from the waters of this state. [1967 c.421 §23; 1969 c.338 §2; 1987 c.760 §3; 2009 c.882 §3]

Source: Section 273.115 — Department use of Common School Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.825 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.825
273.825 Purchase of lands by lessee or other person
Status: in_force

(1) The lessee of any common school grazing land, upon its classification for sale by the Department of State Lands, may purchase such land at a price and on terms prescribed under subsection (2) of this section if the lessee is an individual person, a resident of this state and owns, in fee simple, land immediately adjacent to the common school grazing land for which the lessee has applied. For purposes of this section, lands are considered to be adjacent if their boundaries are common or intersect at a common point.

(2) Application to purchase common school grazing land under subsection (1) of this section must be made in a manner prescribed by the rules of the department. Upon receiving an application, the department shall determine whether the applicant qualifies under subsection (1) of this section. If the applicant qualifies, the department shall cause an appraisal to be made of the land for which application has been made. The department then shall fix a price for such land. ORS 270.020 (Title to property) , 273.225 (Application for lease to take material) to 273.241 (Action to recover damages for unlawful removal of material) and 273.275 (Price of state lands) do not apply to the sale of land under this subsection. The applicant shall pay not less than 10 percent of the purchase price at the time of purchase, and shall pay the remainder in 10 equal installments, at least one installment to be paid each year, over a period not to exceed 10 years from the time of purchase, with interest at the rate fixed by the department for purposes of ORS 327.425 (Loans and investment of funds) .

(3) If application to purchase common school grazing land is made by a person other than the lessee of such land, the department promptly shall notify the lessee by registered or certified mail. Not later than the 90th day after notice was mailed to the lessee, the lessee may make written application in a manner prescribed by the rules of the department to purchase such land. If the department determines that the lessee qualifies under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall proceed under subsection (2) of this section. If the department determines that the lessee does not so qualify, or if the lessee does not make timely application as required by this subsection, the department shall proceed to sell such land in accordance with applicable provisions of law other than this section. [1967 c.147 §2]

Source: Section 273.825 — Purchase of lands by lessee or other person , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.385 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.385
274.385 Rules
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 274.376 (Definitions for ORS 274.376 to 274.388) to 274.388 (Submerged Lands Enhancement Fund) . The rules shall, at a minimum, include procedures:

(1) For providing notice and opportunity for a hearing prior to the seizure of abandoned or derelict structures under ORS 274.376 (Definitions for ORS 274.376 to 274.388) to 274.388 (Submerged Lands Enhancement Fund) ; and

(2) Related to the manner by which requests to the department for the use of moneys in the Submerged Lands Enhancement Fund may be made and evaluated by the department. [2015 c.715 §5]

Source: Section 274.385 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.879 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.879
274.879 Financial assurance
Status: in_force

(1) An owner or operator of an ocean renewable energy facility shall maintain cost estimates of the amount of financial assurance that is necessary, and demonstrate evidence of financial assurance, for:

(a) The costs of closure and post-closure maintenance of the facility, excluding the costs of removing anchors, cables or any other equipment that is not required to be removed from beneath the submerged lands in Oregon’s territorial sea under subsection (8) of this section; and

(b) Any corrective action required to be taken at the site of the facility.

(2) The cost estimates required by subsection (1) of this section must be prepared by a person qualified by experience and knowledge to prepare such cost estimates.

(3) The financial assurance requirements established by subsection (1) of this section may be satisfied by any one or a combination of the following:

(a) Insurance;

(b) Establishment of a trust fund;

(c) A surety bond; or

(d) A letter of credit.

(4) In adopting rules under ORS 274.876 (Proprietary authorization requirements) to implement the provisions of this section, the Director of the Department of State Lands may specify policy or other contractual terms, conditions or defenses necessary to establish evidence of financial assurance.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Prior to the time that operation of an ocean renewable energy facility is authorized, the owner or operator of the facility must provide the director with a plan for decommissioning the facility after the permanent cessation of use of that facility for generating ocean renewable energy. The plan for decommissioning the facility must include, but need not be limited to:

(A) Information regarding the anticipated useful life of the facility;

(B) The cost estimates required by subsection (1) of this section;

(C) The evidence of financial assurance required by subsections (1) and (3) of this section;

(D) A description of the method and schedule for updating the costs of decommissioning the facility;

(E) A description of the anticipated methods that will be used to close the facility, engage in post-closure maintenance and take any corrective action required at the site of the facility; and

(F) Any other information required by the director by rule.

(b) By January 31 of each subsequent calendar year, the owner or operator of the facility must update the information required under this subsection with the Department of State Lands.

(6) An owner or operator shall provide evidence of financial assurance before beginning corrective action at the site of an ocean renewable energy facility.

(7) An owner or operator shall establish provisions satisfactory to the director for disposing of any excess moneys received or interest earned on moneys received for financial assurance.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An owner or operator of an ocean renewable energy facility must initiate removal of all equipment related to that facility, excluding anchors, cables and any other equipment that lies at least one meter beneath submerged lands in Oregon’s territorial sea, within 12 months after the permanent cessation of use of that facility for generating ocean renewable energy.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, an owner or operator of an ocean renewable energy facility may be required to remove anchors, cables or any other equipment that lies at least one meter beneath submerged lands in Oregon’s territorial sea if removal is deemed necessary by the director, in consultation with the owner or operator, and is permitted by the applicable requirements of federal regulatory agencies.

(c) All equipment required to be removed under this subsection must be removed within two years after the permanent cessation of use of the facility for generating ocean renewable energy.

(d) The director may extend the deadlines under this subsection if the owner or operator of the facility can show good cause and has undertaken a good faith effort to remove the equipment as required by this subsection. [Formerly 274.867]

Note: See note under 274.870 (Definitions for ORS 274.870 to 274.879) .

Source: Section 274.879 — Financial assurance; plan for decommissioning , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.150 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.150
275.150 Certificate of sale
Status: in_force

At the time of sale, the sheriff shall give to each purchaser a certificate containing a particular description of the property sold, the whole purchase price, the amount paid in cash and the dates upon which future payments will become due. [Amended by 1997 c.805 §4]

Source: Section 275.150 — Certificate of sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.247 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.247
273.247 Disposal of isolated parcels of rangeland
Status: in_force

(1) The State Land Board, by and through the Department of State Lands or other agency acting on behalf of the State Land Board, shall dispose of isolated parcels of land classified as rangeland by the board in a manner consistent with the asset management plan adopted under ORS 273.245 (Asset management plan) and the board’s trust responsibilities.

(2) As used in this section, “isolated parcel” means:

(a) Land largely surrounded by land not owned by the board or not contiguous to other larger tracts of state land; or

(b) Land determined by the board to be difficult or uneconomical to manage due to access, location, isolation, low production value or similar factors.

(3) To the extent consistent with the board’s trust obligations and ORS 273.413 (Disposition of unsuitable state lands) , the department or other agency acting on behalf of the board shall establish a sale procedure for isolated parcels of rangeland that is efficient and cost-effective. [1995 c.589 §8]

Source: Section 273.247 — Disposal of isolated parcels of rangeland; sale procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.382 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.382
274.382 Liability for costs of removal, salvage, storage and disposal
Status: in_force

(1) Except as may otherwise be provided by the Department of State Lands by rule, the owner of an abandoned structure or derelict structure is liable to the department for all costs arising out of removal, salvage, storage and disposal of a structure seized under ORS 274.376 (Definitions for ORS 274.376 to 274.388) to 274.388 (Submerged Lands Enhancement Fund) . Any order imposing liability for the costs is an order other than a contested case and is subject to review under ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) .

(2) If the department sells a structure seized under ORS 274.376 (Definitions for ORS 274.376 to 274.388) to 274.388 (Submerged Lands Enhancement Fund) , the liability imposed under this section shall be reduced by the net proceeds of the sale.

(3) Except as may otherwise be provided by the department by rule, an owner of a structure whose only interest in the structure is a security interest is not liable for costs arising out of removal, salvage, storage and disposal of a structure under ORS 274.376 (Definitions for ORS 274.376 to 274.388) to 274.388 (Submerged Lands Enhancement Fund) . [2015 c.715 §3]

Source: Section 274.382 — Liability for costs of removal, salvage, storage and disposal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.952 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.952
274.952 Determination of state interest in historically filled lands
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Land Board shall direct the Department of State Lands to determine whether any interest remains or is vested in the State of Oregon with respect to historically filled lands, as defined in ORS 274.905 (Definitions for ORS 274.905 to 274.940) , in:

(A) Waterways of the state subject to tidal influence;

(B) Waterways of this state that have been administratively or judicially determined navigable pursuant to ORS 274.400 (Definition for ORS 274.400 to 274.412) to 274.412 (Judicial review of declaration of state’s claim) ; and

(C) Waterways in which the state has asserted ownership prior to the enactment of ORS 274.402 (Exclusive jurisdiction to assert title to submerged or submersible lands in navigable waterway) on September 9, 1995.

(b) Nothing contained in paragraph (a)(C) of this section is intended to affect the ability of a court of competent jurisdiction to make a determination with respect to a private claim to or interest in real property.

(c) In directing a determination by the department under this subsection, the board may designate a specifically described area of land within which the department shall make its determination.

(2) Upon direction by the board under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall conduct a study to make the determination. In completing the study, the department shall comply with the following procedures:

(a) The department shall provide prompt public notice to affected property owners that the department is beginning the study.

(b) Upon completion of a study directed under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall prepare and submit to the board a draft report setting forth the department’s findings and conclusions as to whether any historically filled lands, as defined in ORS 274.905 (Definitions for ORS 274.905 to 274.940) , are located within the area under study and, if so, the extent of the State of Oregon’s interest in the historically filled lands.

(c) The department shall provide appropriate prior public notice to affected property owners and other interested parties concerning the draft report. The notice shall provide an opportunity for a public hearing in the area of the affected lands and an opportunity for the public to submit written comments on the draft report and to submit testimony or other evidence concerning the presence of historically filled lands, as defined in ORS 274.905 (Definitions for ORS 274.905 to 274.940) , or the State of Oregon’s interest in the historically filled lands.

(3) Following the public hearing under subsection (2) of this section, the board may adopt the draft report submitted by the department as final if substantial evidence in the record supports the report’s findings and conclusions, or the board may refer the report to the department for further action as determined by the board. [2015 c.804 §8]

Note: See note under 274.950 (Jurisdiction to assert title to historically filled lands) .

Source: Section 274.952 — Determination of state interest in historically filled lands; study; procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.275 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.275
275.275 Distribution of proceeds
Status: in_force

(1) The proceeds arising under ORS 275.090 (Powers of county as to lands acquired on foreclosure of tax liens, or by exchange, devise or gift) to 275.290 (Sale or lease of timber on county lands) and 275.296 (Validation of certain conveyances prior to August 3, 1955) to 275.310 (Partition of land in which county has acquired interest) must be:

(a) First, applied to refund the county general fund for the full amount actually paid by the county to advance the state tax upon all properties upon which the county has foreclosed liens for delinquent taxes;

(b) Second, applied to the county general fund in an amount equal to the penalty and fee described in ORS 312.120 (Period during which property held by county) for each property upon which the county has foreclosed a lien for delinquent taxes;

(c) Third, applied to refund the county general fund for all the costs and expenses actually incurred by the county in the maintenance and supervision of the properties and in any suits or proceedings by the county to quiet title to or to defend the county’s title to property sold, including suits or land use proceedings to ascertain and determine the actual boundaries of the properties;

(d) Fourth, in a county with a population of 650,000 or more or in a county with a population of 200,000 or more and that elects to distribute funds under this subsection:

(A) First, distributed to a local government, as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , that has filed a notice, in accordance with ORS 275.130 (Claims of municipal corporations against the land to be filed prior to sale) , relating to a local improvement lien arising under ORS 223.680 (Local government programs to finance utilities improvements to real property) or 223.685 (Local government programs to finance seismic rehabilitation of real property) against the property in the principal amount of the lien, plus any interest and penalties that have accrued to the date of sale of the property.

(B) Second, if the proceeds arise under ORS 275.090 (Powers of county as to lands acquired on foreclosure of tax liens, or by exchange, devise or gift) from the sale of real property acquired by foreclosure of delinquent tax liens or by exchange for land originally acquired by foreclosure of delinquent tax liens, applied to an account or fund created in the discretion of the county treasurer, in or outside of the county general fund, for use under ORS 271.330 (Relinquishing title of property not needed for public use) to provide:

(i) Funds for housing placement and retention support services for youth and families with children;

(ii) Flexible rental assistance for housing placement for youth and families with children; or

(iii) Funds to develop new low income housing that is affordable to youth and families with children with 30 percent or lower median family income.

(C) Third, except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, applied to the county general fund; and

(e) Fifth, except as provided in paragraph (d) of this subsection, if the proceeds arise from the sale of real property acquired by the county in a manner other than by foreclosure of delinquent tax liens or by exchange for land originally acquired by foreclosure of delinquent tax liens, applied to the county general fund. The proceeds described in this paragraph include payments for the real property sold under a purchase agreement pursuant to ORS 275.190 (Cash or installment sale) or 275.200 (Sale of land not sold by sheriff) .

(2) The proceeds arising under ORS 275.294 (Sale or lease of right to prospect for and remove minerals or oil and gas from county lands) :

(a) Must be credited to the county general fund by the county treasurer, if received from a lease or conveyance granting rights to explore, prospect for or remove biogas that is produced by decomposition of solid waste at any land disposal site or former land disposal site owned by the county. As used in this paragraph, “land disposal site” has the meaning given that term in ORS 459.005 (Definitions for ORS 459.005 to 459.437, 459.705 to 459.790 and 459A.005 to 459A.665) .

(b) Must be segregated from the portion of the proceeds described in paragraph (a) of this subsection and deposited in a separate account maintained by the county. Interest earned on the segregated portion of the proceeds must be credited to the account established under this paragraph.

(c) May be used, in an amount that does not exceed 10 percent of the proceeds, to reimburse a taxing district within the county for costs and expenses necessarily incurred by the district in providing improved, additional or extraordinary services required on lands in the county as a result of exploration, drilling, mining, logging or other activities authorized under a lease or conveyance under ORS 275.294 (Sale or lease of right to prospect for and remove minerals or oil and gas from county lands) . As used in this paragraph, “improved, additional or extraordinary services” includes, but is not limited to, fire protection and road construction and maintenance.

(d) May be used to reimburse the county for its actual costs and expenses incurred under this subsection and under ORS 275.294 (Sale or lease of right to prospect for and remove minerals or oil and gas from county lands) for:

(A) The maintenance and supervision of a lease or conveyance granting rights to explore, prospect for, mine or remove valuable minerals, oil or gas from the lands;

(B) The maintenance and supervision of a lease or conveyance granting rights to conduct underground storage, as defined in ORS 520.005 (Definitions) ; and

(C) Litigation resulting from a lease or conveyance described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) After a portion of the proceeds arising under ORS 275.090 (Powers of county as to lands acquired on foreclosure of tax liens, or by exchange, devise or gift) to 275.290 (Sale or lease of timber on county lands) and 275.296 (Validation of certain conveyances prior to August 3, 1955) to 275.310 (Partition of land in which county has acquired interest) and a portion of the proceeds arising under ORS 275.294 (Sale or lease of right to prospect for and remove minerals or oil and gas from county lands) are applied as provided in subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the balance of the proceeds arising under ORS 275.090 (Powers of county as to lands acquired on foreclosure of tax liens, or by exchange, devise or gift) to 275.290 (Sale or lease of timber on county lands) and 275.296 (Validation of certain conveyances prior to August 3, 1955) to 275.310 (Partition of land in which county has acquired interest) and the balance of the proceeds arising under ORS 275.294 (Sale or lease of right to prospect for and remove minerals or oil and gas from county lands) , including the payments for land sold under contract pursuant to ORS 275.190 (Cash or installment sale) or 275.200 (Sale of land not sold by sheriff) , must be distributed by the county treasurer as follows:

(A) First, to a municipal corporation that has filed a notice, in accordance with ORS 275.130 (Claims of municipal corporations against the land to be filed prior to sale) , relating to a local improvement lien against the property from which the sale proceeds are derived. The amount of the distribution to each municipal corporation must be in the principal amount of the lien, plus the interest and any penalties that accrued to the date of sale of the property.

(B) Second, to governmental units in accordance with the formula provided in ORS 311.390 (Tax and interest distribution percentage schedule) for the distribution of tax collections. The amount distributed to governmental units must be the amount remaining after the distribution, if any, under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(b) Notwithstanding ORS 294.080 (Disposition of interest earned on funds held by county treasurer) , as used in this subsection, “balance of the proceeds” includes all accumulated interest earned on the proceeds arising under ORS 275.294 (Sale or lease of right to prospect for and remove minerals or oil and gas from county lands) that are segregated pursuant to subsection (2)(b) of this section, unless a court of competent jurisdiction rules otherwise.

(4) Distribution of moneys under subsections (2) and (3) of this section must be made on or before June 30 in each year.

(5) The county treasurer or auditor shall verify the costs and expenses to be reimbursed under subsection (2) of this section.

(6) The county treasurer shall distribute reimbursements under subsection (2) of this section in accordance with an order of the governing body of the county.

(7) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a county with a population of 650,000 or more may convey real property acquired by foreclosure of delinquent tax liens or by exchange for land originally acquired by foreclosure of delinquent tax liens as provided in ORS 271.330 (Relinquishing title of property not needed for public use) . [1963 c.606 §5; 1969 c.595 §11; 1982 s.s.1 c.19 §1; 1983 c.537 §5; 1985 c.707 §1; 1989 c.833 §78; 1993 c.613 §1; 1997 c.805 §5; 2005 c.243 §9; 2015 c.242 §1; 2017 c.315 §2; 2019 c.443 §1; 2023 c.614 §1]

Source: Section 275.275 — Distribution of proceeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.101 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.101
273.101 Common School Fund
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands shall administer the Common School Fund as provided in ORS 327.405 (Common School Fund) to 327.480 (Use of Common School Fund moneys to comply with judgment canceling fraudulent deed) . [1967 c.421 §20]

Source: Section 273.101 — Common School Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.300 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.300
273.300 Issuance of deed
Status: in_force

Whenever any purchaser of state lands holding a certificate of sale therefor has paid three-fifths or more of the purchase price thereof, the Director of the Department of State Lands may execute a deed conveying the lands to such purchaser, upon the purchaser’s executing:

(1) A note for the remainder of the purchase price; and

(2) A mortgage on the premises in the same form and manner as other mortgages are executed for loans from the Common School Fund under ORS 327.405 (Common School Fund) to 327.480 (Use of Common School Fund moneys to comply with judgment canceling fraudulent deed) . [Formerly 273.150; 1969 c.594 §23]

Source: Section 273.300 — Issuance of deed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.590 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.590
274.590 Cooperation with Washington authorities respecting removal of material from bed of Columbia River
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands shall cooperate with the proper authorities of the State of Washington in contracting for, receiving and collecting royalties or other revenues for the taking of material from the submersible and submerged lands of the Columbia River and enter into such agreements as may be advisable or necessary with such officers of the State of Washington for the division of such royalties. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §148]

Source: Section 274.590 — Cooperation with Washington authorities respecting removal of material from bed of Columbia River , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.413 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.413
273.413 Disposition of unsuitable state lands
Status: reserved

(1) The Department of State Lands may dispose of isolated sections and fragments of sections of state lands which are not suitable for management according to long-range policies of the State Land Board. The proceeds of such sales shall be applied and are continuously appropriated to the Department of State Lands for the acquisition of lands or other suitable investments as directed by the board in consultation with the Oregon Investment Council.

(2) The proceeds of any sale authorized by subsection (1) of this section shall be deposited in a revolving account in the Common School Fund. The costs of acquisition authorized by subsection (1) of this section shall be charged to the revolving account.

(3) When requested in writing by the Department of State Lands, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall draw a warrant on the Common School Fund in favor of the Department of State Lands for use as a revolving account. The State Treasurer shall hold the revolving account in special account against which the Department of State Lands may draw checks.

(4) The Department of State Lands may use the revolving account for the purposes specified in subsection (1) of this section.

(5) Before disposing of lands described in subsection (1) of this section, the Department of State Lands shall cause owners or lessees of land adjoining the land to be disposed of to be notified of the pending disposition. The notice shall indicate the time and method of sale, the minimum or reserved price, if any, and shall invite the landowners or lessees to participate as a prospective purchaser if the landowner or lessee wishes to do so.

(6) Before purchasing or selling land, the Department of State Lands shall obtain approval of the governing body of the county or counties in which such land is located.

(7) The Department of State Lands shall prepare sales materials, including catalogs of lands available for sale, and may charge a fee for such materials.

(8) This section does not apply to the sale or management of state-owned submerged and submersible lands subject to ORS chapter 274. [1987 c.156 §1; 1995 c.204 §1; 2003 c.253 §18]

Note: 273.413 (Disposition of unsuitable state lands) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 270 by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 273 or any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 273.413 — Disposition of unsuitable state lands; sale; use of proceeds; procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.285 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.285
273.285 Certificate of sale to installment purchaser
Status: in_force

(1) When an applicant to purchase state lands desires to make payments in installments as provided in ORS 273.281 (Payment for state lands) , the Department of State Lands shall, upon receipt of one-fifth of the purchase price of the land applied for, deliver to the purchaser a certificate that the purchaser has contracted to purchase the lands therein described. Upon performance under the contract and upon the surrender of the certificate of sale, the purchaser, or the heirs or assigns of the purchaser, shall be entitled to a deed issued under ORS 273.300 (Issuance of deed) for the lands therein described.

(2) The department shall maintain appropriate records of each sale. [Formerly 273.110]

Source: Section 273.285 — Certificate of sale to installment purchaser; records of sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.480 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.480
274.480 Rights of riparian owners on Malheur and Mud Lakes
Status: in_force

The owners of lands riparian to Malheur and Mud Lakes, in Harney County, Oregon, shall be granted title to so much of the lands within the meander lines of such lakes as is required to fill out the least fractional subdivision or subdivisions of any section owned by such upland owners, and which is rendered fractional by the meander line of such lakes, in addition to the rights recognized by ORS 274.430 (State ownership of meandered lakes) to 274.460 (Settler’s and riparian owner’s preferential right to purchase land within meander lines) to any natural accretion or reliction added to the lands of such upland owners prior to May 24, 1923. Owners of any upland bordering upon such meander lines shall have a preferential right to purchase, in addition, 160 acres of such state lands, chiefly valuable for agricultural purposes. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §137]

Source: Section 274.480 — Rights of riparian owners on Malheur and Mud Lakes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.520 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.520
271.520 Declaration of legislative purpose
Status: in_force

It is hereby declared that there is a need for the continued development of industrial, commercial, manufacturing, research and development and warehouse facilities to insure the growth and prosperity of the state, and of the counties and cities within the state. It is the purpose of ORS 271.510 (Definition of “industrial facility” for ORS 271.510 to 271.540) to 271.540 (County or city operation of industrial facility) to provide the counties and cities within the state with the power to acquire title by gift, grant or donation to one or more industrial facilities and to lease, sell and convey such facilities to any person, firm, partnership or corporation, either public or private. It is further declared that the acquisition of title to such facilities and the lease, sale and conveyance of such facilities as provided by ORS 271.510 (Definition of “industrial facility” for ORS 271.510 to 271.540) to 271.540 (County or city operation of industrial facility) is a public purpose and shall be regarded as performing an essential governmental function in carrying out the provisions of ORS 271.510 (Definition of “industrial facility” for ORS 271.510 to 271.540) to 271.540 (County or city operation of industrial facility) . [1965 c.553 §1; 1983 c.459 §14]

Source: Section 271.520 — Declaration of legislative purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.345 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.345
273.345 Determination of advisability of selection of indemnity lands within national forest reserves
Status: in_force

Before making selections under ORS 273.340 (Ascertainment and procurement of indemnity lands) , the Department of State Lands shall determine the advisability of making such selections in large and contiguous tracts within the national forest reserves. If it is found that such selections will be advantageous to the State of Oregon, the department shall negotiate with the appropriate agency of the United States to procure such lands. If necessary, the department may seek enactment of legislation to accomplish such object. The department may enter into all necessary contracts relating to such lands. [Formerly 273.690]

Source: Section 273.345 — Determination of advisability of selection of indemnity lands within national forest reserves , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.855 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.855
274.855 Restoration of leasehold to original condition
Status: in_force

Upon any partial or total termination, surrender or forfeiture of its permit or lease, the Department of State Lands may require that the permittee or lessee, within a reasonable time, restore that portion of the premises that is visible at extreme low tide to substantially its original condition. [1961 c.619 §17]

Source: Section 274.855 — Restoration of leasehold to original condition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.045 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.045
273.045 Administrative policies
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands shall establish its administrative policies in accordance with the laws prescribing its powers and duties and the general policies formulated by the State Land Board. Acting subject to the approval of the board and in compliance with ORS chapter 183, the Director of the Department of State Lands shall promulgate such rules as are necessary to carry out the policies of the department and to attain maximum efficiency in its administration. [1967 c.616 §9]

Source: Section 273.045 — Administrative policies; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.421 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.421
273.421 Relinquishing title to United States Government or governmental body or subdivision
Status: in_force

The state hereby is granted express power to relinquish the title to any of its property not needed for public use to the United States Government or any other governmental body or political subdivision within the state, providing such property shall be used and continue to be used, for a public purpose by the United States Government, or such other governmental body or political subdivision in the State of Oregon. [1981 c.787 §12]

Source: Section 273.421 — Relinquishing title to United States Government or governmental body or subdivision; continued public use requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.360 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.360
275.360 Recording orders of county
Status: in_force

Certified copies of all orders of the governing bodies of the several counties made under ORS 275.320 (Designation of county forests, parks and recreational areas) to 275.340 (Sale or lease of forest products, minerals or oil and gas from county forestland) affecting the title or status of real property shall be recorded in the deed records of the county in which such lands are located. [Amended by 1981 c.126 §4; 1983 c.740 §74; 2005 c.243 §30]

Source: Section 275.360 — Recording orders of county , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.295 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.295
273.295 Assignment of certificates of sale
Status: in_force

All assignments of certificates of sale shall be executed and acknowledged in the same manner as a deed to real estate. The assignee, upon full payment of the amount due on the purchase price, and delivery to the Department of State Lands of such certificate and assignment, shall receive a deed for the land described in such certificate, in the name of the assignee. [Formerly 273.140]

Source: Section 273.295 — Assignment of certificates of sale; deed to assignee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.075 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.075
273.075 Deed to purchaser
Status: in_force

When lands formerly belonging to the State of Oregon are disposed of and final payment has been made, the Director of the Department of State Lands shall execute and deliver to the purchaser a deed in a manner and form prescribed by the rules of the Department of State Lands, conveying all right, title and interest which the state may have in and to such lands, except as otherwise provided by law. [Formerly 273.720; 1969 c.594 §4]

Source: Section 273.075 — Deed to purchaser , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.140 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.140
271.140 Title to vacated areas
Status: in_force

The title to the street or other public area vacated shall attach to the lands bordering on such area in equal portions; except that where the area has been originally dedicated by different persons and the fee title to such area has not been otherwise disposed of, original boundary lines shall be adhered to and the street area which lies on each side of such boundary line shall attach to the abutting property on such side. If a public square is vacated the title thereto shall vest in the city. [Amended by 1981 c.153 §58]

Source: Section 271.140 — Title to vacated areas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 272.075 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 272 / Section 272.075
272.075 Sheridan Federal Correctional Institution
Status: in_force

Jurisdiction over the tract of land included within the limits of the Sheridan Federal Correctional Institution, an area of approximately 189 acres located in the City of Sheridan, Yamhill County, Oregon, is hereby ceded to the United States. However, the State of Oregon reserves concurrent jurisdiction to enforce the criminal and civil laws of the State of Oregon or its political subdivisions within the correctional institution. The State of Oregon also reserves the right to serve civil or criminal process within the correctional institution in suits or prosecutions for or on account of rights acquired, obligations incurred, or crimes committed in the State of Oregon. [1989 c.781 §1]

Source: Section 272.075 — Sheridan Federal Correctional Institution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors272.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.456 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.456
273.456 Lease of space above or below street or highway
Status: in_force

If the state holds the easement or fee title to a street or highway, the state may lease the space above or below that street or highway for private purposes for such period as the controlling state agency determines the space will not be needed for public purposes, and upon such other terms and conditions as the agency finds to be in the public interest. Before leasing the space, the agency shall determine that the use of the space will not unreasonably interfere with the public use and utility use of the street or highway, and shall notify the property owners abutting the space proposed to be leased under this section and give them an opportunity to be heard with respect to the proposed leasing. Lease of space above or below a street or highway for private purposes shall not affect prior dedication or grant of the area for street or highway purposes. [1981 c.787 §19]

Source: Section 273.456 — Lease of space above or below street or highway; conditions; effect on prior dedications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.171 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.171
273.171 Duties and authority of director
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of State Lands is chief executive officer of the Department of State Lands, and is responsible for the administration of the laws conferring powers or imposing duties upon the department, subject to specific policies formulated by the State Land Board and review of the actions of the director by the board.

(2) Under written policy directives adopted by the board and recorded in its minutes, the director has full authority with respect to the retention or disposition of all lands subject to the jurisdiction of the department, including but not limited to the management, sale, leasing, exchange or other conveyance of such lands. [1967 c.616 §8]

Source: Section 273.171 — Duties and authority of director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.550 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.550
274.550 Removal of material without payment of royalties
Status: in_force

(1) A person may remove material from submersible and submerged lands owned by the State of Oregon without payment of royalties to the Department of State Lands if the material is:

(a) Removed for channel or harbor improvement or flood control;

(b) Used for filling, diking or reclaiming land owned by the state or any political subdivision as defined in ORS 271.005 (Definitions for ORS 271.005 to 271.540) and located not more than two miles from the bank of the stream;

(c) Used for the creation, maintenance or enhancement of fish or wildlife habitat;

(d) Used for the maintenance of public beaches; or

(e) Contaminated with hazardous material, as defined in ORS 466.605 (Definitions for ORS 466.605 to 466.680) , provided that the person gives the department written notice of the removal at least 30 days prior to disposal.

(2) A person does not have to pay royalties to the state for the following uses of material, if the person provides at least 30 days’ written notice to the department of the intended use:

(a) The filling of any property up to an elevation of one foot above the line of ordinary high water of a waterway by a state agency or political subdivision, as defined in ORS 271.005 (Definitions for ORS 271.005 to 271.540) .

(b) The material is used solely for a public purpose by a political subdivision, as defined in ORS 271.005 (Definitions for ORS 271.005 to 271.540) .

(3) A person may not remove any material from the place it was first deposited or use the material as an article of commerce without providing, prior to the removal of the material, written notification to the department and payment of any royalties for the material as determined by the department.

(4) In addition to the purposes enumerated in subsection (1) of this section, any person may take material for the exclusive use of the person to the extent of not more than 50 cubic yards or the equivalent weight in tons in any one year. However, before taking the material, the person shall first notify the department.

(5) Upon the removal of material from submersible or submerged lands not exempt from the payment of royalties, royalties in an amount established by the department must be paid to the department.

(6) For purposes of this section:

(a) “Article of commerce” means any material, other than material used for upland disposal or contaminated material put to beneficial use, that is bought, sold or exchanged in any manner for goods or services and that otherwise would have to be acquired from alternative sources.

(b) “Reclaiming land” means raising the elevation of a portion of land within a 100-year floodplain to not more than one foot of elevation higher than the highest elevation of the 100-year floodplain, or protecting land otherwise in the 100-year floodplain by the construction of dikes or other flood control improvements. [Amended by 1961 c.149 §1; 1961 c.676 §5; 1967 c.421 §146; 1969 c.594 §44; 1971 c.509 §3; 1981 c.787 §53; 2003 c.465 §1]

Source: Section 274.550 — Removal of material without payment of royalties; eligible material and uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.105 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.105
275.105 Acquisition by county of 90 percent of the lots in a plat for taxes and purchase of remaining lots
Status: in_force

If any county has bid in and acquired for taxes and has received a deed for not less than 90 percent of the number of the lots in any addition or subdivision or plat, and if it considers it wise so to do, the governing body of the county shall, by order duly made and entered, authorize the purchase of such remaining lots from the owners or may exchange for the lots other lots owned by such county. Upon acquiring title to all the lots in any addition or subdivision or plat, it may enter an order vacating the whole of such addition, subdivision or plat. If any remaining lots are purchased by the county pursuant to this section, the purchase price of the lots shall not be greater than the real market value of the lots, and if other lots are exchanged for the remaining lots, those lots shall be accepted in full payment of the purchase price of the lots for which they are exchanged. [Amended by 1981 c.804 §78; 1991 c.459 §372; 2005 c.243 §13]

Source: Section 275.105 — Acquisition by county of 90 percent of the lots in a plat for taxes and purchase of remaining lots; vacation of whole plat , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.830 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.830
274.830 Protecting lands from drainage
Status: in_force

The lessee shall at all times proceed with due diligence to protect the leasehold from drainage by wells on lands not owned by the state. [1961 c.619 §23]

Source: Section 274.830 — Protecting lands from drainage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.436 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.436
273.436 Lease procedure
Status: in_force

Every lease entered into pursuant to ORS 270.110 (Disposition of property not needed for public use) shall be authorized by order of the state agency executing the same and shall provide such terms and conditions as may be fixed and determined by the governmental body executing the same. Any such lease may provide that the lessee shall pay ad valorem taxes assessable against the leased property, or that the state agency shall pay such taxes, in which latter event the anticipated amount of taxes shall be taken into consideration in fixing the rental charge. [1981 c.787 §15; 1991 c.816 §22]

Source: Section 273.436 — Lease procedure; payment of taxes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 270.015 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.015
270.015 Effect of ORS 270.005 to 270.190
Status: in_force

(1) The power granted by ORS 184.634 (Disposition of real property by department) , 270.005 (Definitions) to 270.015 (Effect of ORS 270.005 to 270.190) , 270.100 (Notice to department before sale of real property) to 270.190 (Disposition of operating fund revenues) , 273.416 (Exchange of property held as trust fund asset) , 273.426 (Exchange of property) to 273.436 (Lease procedure) and 273.551 (Mining and drilling leases on state lands) 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 (Disposition of real property by department) , 270.005 (Definitions) to 270.015 (Effect of ORS 270.005 to 270.190) , 270.100 (Notice to department before sale of real property) to 270.190 (Disposition of operating fund revenues) , 273.416 (Exchange of property held as trust fund asset) , 273.426 (Exchange of property) to 273.436 (Lease procedure) and 273.551 (Mining and drilling leases on state lands) , 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 (Disposition of real property by department) , 270.005 (Definitions) to 270.015 (Effect of ORS 270.005 to 270.190) , 270.100 (Notice to department before sale of real property) to 270.190 (Disposition of operating fund revenues) , 273.416 (Exchange of property held as trust fund asset) , 273.426 (Exchange of property) to 273.436 (Lease procedure) and 273.551 (Mining and drilling leases on state lands) . [1991 c.816 §4; 1999 c.314 §80]

Source: Section 270.015 — Effect of ORS 270.005 to 270.190; agency rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors270.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.795 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.795
271.795 Construction of Act
Status: in_force

ORS 271.715 (Definitions for ORS 271.715 to 271.795) to 271.795 (Construction of Act) shall be applied and construed to effectuate the general purpose to make uniform the laws with respect to the subject of ORS 271.715 (Definitions for ORS 271.715 to 271.795) to 271.795 (Construction of Act) among states enacting it. [1983 c.642 §6; 1997 c.249 §82]

Source: Section 271.795 — Construction of Act , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.920 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.920
274.920 Creation of new lands upon submersible or submerged lands
Status: in_force

No one other than the United States, while engaged in the promotion of navigation, shall artificially create new lands by fill or deposit upon submersible or submerged lands without the approval of the owner of such lands and the owner of the adjoining or opposite upland on the same side of the body of water. [1963 c.376 §4; 1973 c.203 §7]

Source: Section 274.920 — Creation of new lands upon submersible or submerged lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.121 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.121
273.121 Expenditures of funds under control of department
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all funds under the control of the Department of State Lands shall be expended by warrant drawn on the State Treasurer, and then only upon proper claim approved by the Director of the Department of State Lands or the authorized representative of the director submitted to the Secretary of State for audit. [Formerly 273.445; 1969 c.594 §12]

Source: Section 273.121 — Expenditures of funds under control of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.025 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.025
274.025 Jurisdiction over submersible and submerged lands generally
Status: in_force

(1) The title to the submersible and submerged lands of all navigable streams and lakes in this state now existing or which may have been in existence in 1859 when the state was admitted to the Union, or at any time since admission, and which has not become vested in any person, is vested in the State of Oregon. The State of Oregon is the owner of the submersible and submerged lands of such streams and lakes, and may use and dispose of the same as provided by law.

(2) No person shall acquire any right, title or interest in or to the submersible and submerged lands of any such navigable lakes, or any part thereof, by reliction or otherwise, or by reason of the lowering or drainage of the waters of such lakes, except as provided by statute. [Formerly 274.420]

Source: Section 274.025 — Jurisdiction over submersible and submerged lands generally , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.500 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.500
274.500 Conveyance of compact area
Status: in_force

(1) All of the lands referred to in ORS 274.470 (Settler’s right to deed to land within meander lines) and 274.480 (Rights of riparian owners on Malheur and Mud Lakes) granted or conveyed by the state, shall be granted and conveyed in a reasonably compact area, to be determined by the Department of State Lands.

(2) All sales of such state lands shall be at prices fixed by the department, and no more than 320 acres shall be sold or conveyed to any one person. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §139]

Source: Section 274.500 — Conveyance of compact area; prices; maximum acreage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.080 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.080
275.080 Sale of county lands for public water supply purposes
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a county may sell in the manner provided for sale of county land under ORS 275.120 (Sheriff’s notice of sale) , 275.140 (Time and place of sale) to 275.160 (Sale return) and 275.180 (Sale to record owner or contract purchaser of property) to 275.260 (Lands acquired by county on tax foreclosure exempt from taxes of other taxing districts) , and convey to any person or corporation impounding and selling water to the public, any lands acquired by such county through foreclosure of tax liens or otherwise, when, in the discretion of the governing body of the county, the conveyance is necessary for the preservation or protection of any watershed from which water is being impounded and sold to the public by such person or corporation.

(2) Legal title to timber on such lands shall remain in the county and such timber shall not be removed therefrom except with the express written consent of and under the direct supervision of the State Board of Forestry.

(3) Should any such lands so conveyed cease to be used to preserve and protect the watershed for which it was conveyed, or if the person or corporation does not take water from the watershed for a period of one year, legal title to such land shall immediately revert to and revest in the county without the necessity of reentry. [Amended by 1981 c.602 §2; 2005 c.243 §11]

Source: Section 275.080 — Sale of county lands for public water supply purposes; procedure; title to land and timber , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.340 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.340
275.340 Sale or lease of forest products, minerals or oil and gas from county forestland
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in ORS 275.320 (Designation of county forests, parks and recreational areas) and 275.330 (Conveyance of county forests, parks or recreational areas) shall prohibit the county governing body from selling the timber and other forest products or from leasing the right to prospect for and remove minerals or oil and gas in the manner stated in ORS 275.294 (Sale or lease of right to prospect for and remove minerals or oil and gas from county lands) from the designated county forestland when in the judgment of the county governing body the sale or lease is deemed for the best interests of the county. All sales of timber and other forest products in excess of the value of $5,000 shall be made only after an opportunity for competitive bidding is given by advertisement of the proposed sale for not less than once a week for two successive weeks by publication in one or more newspapers having general circulation in the county. Where more than one bid has been received, or in case of doubt as to which of a number of bids is the highest and most advantageous to the county, the decision of the county governing body shall be final and conclusive and shall not be subject to review by any court. Each bid shall be accompanied either by a certified check, or by a good and sufficient bond furnished by a surety company authorized to do business in the state, in favor of the county, in a sum to be determined by the county governing body. [Amended by 1955 c.119 §1; 1979 c.150 §1; 1979 c.393 §2]

Source: Section 275.340 — Sale or lease of forest products, minerals or oil and gas from county forestland , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.265 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.265
273.265 Application for submersible lands
Status: in_force

(1) If application is made for the purchase of submersible lands, the applicant must cause such lands to be surveyed at the expense of the applicant by a surveyor, whose selection is subject to prior approval by the Department of State Lands. The survey must connect with and conform to adjacent surveys acceptable to the department, so far as practicable. The applicant must submit to the department, with the application, an accurate map of the lands applied for, showing the boundaries and stating the area. The map must be verified by the surveyor before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths.

(2) Each application to purchase submersible lands must, in addition to all other requirements, contain the applicant’s statement that application is made with knowledge of the character of the land applied for and the title of the state thereto, and the waiver of the applicant of all claims upon the state for the return of the purchase price of the lands in the event that the lands, or any part thereof, do not belong to the state. [1967 c.421 §53 (enacted in lieu of 273.030); 1969 c.594 §20]

Source: Section 273.265 — Application for submersible lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.020 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.020
273.020 Governor as land commissioner
Status: in_force

The Governor is Land Commissioner for the State of Oregon, and shall locate or select the lands to which the state is entitled under the laws of the United States, or otherwise. The Governor shall be allowed all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of duties in this capacity prescribed by law. The Department of State Lands shall assist the Governor as necessary in the performance of these duties. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §50; 1967 c.616 §§1,1a]

Source: Section 273.020 — Governor as land commissioner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.043 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.043
274.043 Exemptions from leasing requirements
Status: in_force

(1) A privately owned float or dock occupying an area of 200 square feet or less is exempt from the leasing requirements of ORS 274.040 (Sale or lease of submersible lands) if:

(a) The structure belongs to the immediately adjacent riparian landowner; and

(b) The float or dock is uncovered, unenclosed and open on all sides.

(2) A privately owned float or dock constructed prior to September 29, 1991, and exempted under ORS 274.042 (1989 Edition) is exempt from the provisions of ORS 274.040 (Sale or lease of submersible lands) .

(3) The Department of State Lands by rule may provide for additional exemptions to the leasing requirements of ORS 274.040 (Sale or lease of submersible lands) .

(4) Any float or dock described in subsections (1) to (3) of this section shall be registered with the department.

(5) The department may authorize the following uses of state-owned submerged and submersible lands without charge:

(a) Structures on state-owned submerged and submersible lands maintained by a drainage district organized under the provisions of ORS chapter 547.

(b) Riprap, as defined in ORS 196.815 (Application for permit) , used to stabilize the banks along state-owned submerged and submersible lands.

(c) Rights of way established prior to November 1, 1981, for any county road over state-owned submerged and submersible lands, and rights of way established prior to November 1, 1981, for any city street over state-owned submerged and submersible lands.

(d) Voluntary habitat restoration work on state-owned submerged and submersible lands. For purposes of this paragraph, voluntary habitat restoration work does not include:

(A) Activities undertaken to satisfy any actual or potential legal obligation, or for which the entity completing the habitat restoration work receives compensation of any kind.

(B) Habitat restoration work completed by an entity to satisfy an environmental mitigation obligation, or to generate, sell or obtain credit as an offset against actual or potential natural resource damages liability.

(6) The department is entitled to charge, in accordance with rules adopted by the department, for the use of state-owned submerged and submersible lands for any environmental mitigation credit, or settlement of or credit obtained as an offset against natural resource damages liability, acquired by any party for habitat restoration work on state-owned land.

(7) The uses described in subsections (5) and (6) of this section must be registered in accordance with rules adopted by the department. Any person issued a registration to use or occupy state-owned submerged and submersible lands under subsections (5) and (6) of this section shall indemnify and hold harmless the state from all liability and claims arising from or attributable to the use or occupation.

(8) The department by rule may authorize the use of specific state-owned submerged or submersible lands without charge if the department determines that the use is minimally intrusive to any public rights of navigation, fishery or recreation. [Subsections (1) to (3) enacted as 1991 c.521 §2 in lieu of 274.042; subsection (4) enacted as 1991 c.521 §6; 2011 c.713 §2; 2015 c.205 §1]

Note: The amendments to 274.043 (Exemptions from leasing requirements) by section 12, chapter 403, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative on the earlier of the effective date of rules first adopted by the Director of the Department of State Lands under 196.806 (Adoption of fees by rule) or January 1, 2026. See section 15, chapter 403, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after the earlier of the effective date of the rules adopted by the Director of the Department of State Lands or January 1, 2026, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

274.043 (Exemptions from leasing requirements) . (1) A privately owned float or dock occupying an area of 200 square feet or less is exempt from the leasing requirements of ORS 274.040 (Sale or lease of submersible lands) if:

(a) The structure belongs to the immediately adjacent riparian landowner; and

(b) The float or dock is uncovered, unenclosed and open on all sides.

(2) A privately owned float or dock constructed prior to September 29, 1991, and exempted under ORS 274.042 (1989 Edition) is exempt from the provisions of ORS 274.040 (Sale or lease of submersible lands) .

(3) The Department of State Lands by rule may provide for additional exemptions to the leasing requirements of ORS 274.040 (Sale or lease of submersible lands) .

(4) Any float or dock described in subsections (1) to (3) of this section shall be registered with the department.

(5) The department may authorize the following uses of state-owned submerged and submersible lands without charge:

(a) Structures on state-owned submerged and submersible lands maintained by a drainage district organized under the provisions of ORS chapter 547.

(b) Riprap, as defined in ORS 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) , used to stabilize the banks along state-owned submerged and submersible lands.

(c) Rights of way established prior to November 1, 1981, for any county road over state-owned submerged and submersible lands, and rights of way established prior to November 1, 1981, for any city street over state-owned submerged and submersible lands.

(d) Voluntary habitat restoration work on state-owned submerged and submersible lands. For purposes of this paragraph, voluntary habitat restoration work does not include:

(A) Activities undertaken to satisfy any actual or potential legal obligation, or for which the entity completing the habitat restoration work receives compensation of any kind.

(B) Habitat restoration work completed by an entity to satisfy an environmental mitigation obligation, or to generate, sell or obtain credit as an offset against actual or potential natural resource damages liability.

(6) The department is entitled to charge, in accordance with rules adopted by the department, for the use of state-owned submerged and submersible lands for any environmental mitigation credit, or settlement of or credit obtained as an offset against natural resource damages liability, acquired by any party for habitat restoration work on state-owned land.

(7) The uses described in subsections (5) and (6) of this section must be registered in accordance with rules adopted by the department. Any person issued a registration to use or occupy state-owned submerged and submersible lands under subsections (5) and (6) of this section shall indemnify and hold harmless the state from all liability and claims arising from or attributable to the use or occupation.

(8) The department by rule may authorize the use of specific state-owned submerged or submersible lands without charge if the department determines that the use is minimally intrusive to any public rights of navigation, fishery or recreation.

Source: Section 274.043 — Exemptions from leasing requirements; rules; registration; use without charge; use with charge; indemnification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 270.105 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.105
270.105 Procedures before terminal disposition of real property
Status: in_force

Before a state agency terminally disposes of real property to other than another state agency, the disposing agency shall:

(1) If the value of the real property is $100,000 or less, consider all the values of the property to the people of this state, including values for fish and wildlife habitat and public access to other real property; or

(2) If the value of the real property is greater than $100,000, invite public comment on and consider all the values of the property to the people of this state, including values for fish and wildlife habitat and public access to other property. [1991 c.816 §21]

Source: Section 270.105 — Procedures before terminal disposition of real property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors270.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 270.010 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.010
270.010 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be the policy of the State of Oregon to hold in state ownership no more state-owned real property than is necessary to conduct official business, with allowance for reasonably foreseeable demands of the future. The acquisition, sale, exchange, lease, retention and management of state-owned real property shall be subject to a statewide plan that will encourage the transfer through sale or lease of state-owned real property already in state ownership to private ownership and use so as to minimize state investment in such land and place such land on the tax rolls.

(2) In transferring state-owned real property through sale or lease, to the extent consistent with applicable trust responsibilities, the state policy shall be to give right of first refusal to purchase in the following order:

(a) To the lessee of the land.

(b) Where the intended activity or use is similar to that of adjacent properties within the region:

(A) To adjacent landowners.

(B) To residents within the region.

(C) To persons outside the region. [1991 c.816 §2; 1995 c.589 §1]

Source: Section 270.010 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors270.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.765 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.765
274.765 Publishing offer to lease tidal submerged lands
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Lands may offer to lease lands subject to ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) by publication of a notice of its intention to do so, once each week for not less than two weeks in two or more newspapers of general circulation in this state, one of which is published or has general circulation in the county in which the lands lie or county or counties contiguous thereto. The notice shall describe the lands so offered, and shall specify the rate of royalty, including the royalty for sulfur, and the rental, the manner in which bids may be filed with the department, the amount of the deposit that must accompany each bid, and the time and place for filing bids, which time shall not be earlier than the 30th day after the date of last publication of such notice. Further, the notice shall state that the lease will be awarded to the bidder offering the highest cash bonus, and that the form of lease, conditions for bidding and bid form may be obtained from the department upon request.

(2) Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope, shall be on the form provided by the department and shall be accompanied by duplicate lease forms executed by the bidder, and by a certified or cashier’s check or checks payable to the State of Oregon in the amount fixed by the department, which sum shall be deposited as evidence of good faith and except in the case of the successful bidder shall be returned to the bidder. If the successful bidder fails to pay the balance of the cash bonus bid and the annual rental for the first year not later than the 15th day after the award of the lease, or fails to post any bond required by the lease or the rules in effect at the date of the invitation for bids within the time prescribed, the amount of the deposit shall be forfeited to the state.

(3) At the time and place specified in the notice the department shall publicly open the sealed bids and shall award the lease for each parcel to the bidder who, in addition to complying with all of the conditions for bidding, offers the highest cash bonus. The department may, however, reject any or all bids for cause.

(4) Following the award of the lease, the payment by the successful bidder of the balance of the cash bonus, the annual rental for the first year, and the fee specified in this section, and the posting of any required bonds, the department shall execute the lease in duplicate on behalf of the state and transmit one counterpart thereof to the lessee. The lease shall become effective as of the date of such execution.

(5) The department shall prescribe a reasonable fee to cover the procedures under this section, which shall be paid by the successful bidder. [1961 c.619 §27; 1967 c.421 §167]

Source: Section 274.765 — Publishing offer to lease tidal submerged lands; bids; cash bonus; award of lease; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.510 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.510
274.510 Lake bed lands claimed by the United States
Status: in_force

(1) If the federal government claims title or interest in any lands referred to in ORS 274.470 (Settler’s right to deed to land within meander lines) or 274.480 (Rights of riparian owners on Malheur and Mud Lakes) the same shall not be conveyed or otherwise disposed of, or preferential right therein accrue until such claim is settled. The Department of State Lands may enter into such agreements with the federal government affecting such lands as it deems best in the interest of the public, and make such deeds and conveyances to the United States in consideration of the issuance of such patents by the United States to the State of Oregon of such lands within the meander lines of any such lakes as the department and the federal government agree.

(2) Nothing in this section is a recognition of any title or interest in the United States within the meander lines of any meandered lake to any lands or waters of any such lake prior to the execution and delivery of a deed or conveyance from the State of Oregon as provided for in this section.

(3) In carrying out such agreements the department may utilize the proceeds from the sale of such lands in which title or interest is claimed by the federal government. This section does not authorize the department or any other state agency to enter into any agreement which will divest any person of any water rights acquired under the laws of this state or otherwise. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §140]

Source: Section 274.510 — Lake bed lands claimed by the United States , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.715 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.715
274.715 Sulfur leases
Status: in_force

ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) shall apply equally to the exploration and leasing of lands subject thereto for the production of sulfur. [1961 c.619 §34; 1967 c.421 §160]

Source: Section 274.715 — Sulfur leases , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.020 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.020
275.020 Form and effect of conveyance to county
Status: in_force

All real or personal estate conveyed by any form of conveyance, and duly acknowledged and recorded, to the inhabitants of any county, or to the county treasurer, or to any committee or other persons for the use of such county, shall be deemed the property of such county. All such conveyances shall have the same force and effect as if made to the inhabitants of such county by their corporate name.

Source: Section 275.020 — Form and effect of conveyance to county , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.525 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.525
274.525 City use of stream bed material
Status: in_force

(1) Any city of the State of Oregon bordering on a navigable stream may dredge out and use material from submersible and submerged lands of the stream, owned by the State of Oregon and in front of such city, for the purpose of filling in or reclaiming the submersible lands within such city, under the rules of the Department of State Lands. The consent of the appropriate agency of the United States Government shall be first obtained by such city.

(2) Any contractor who has entered into a contract with any such city to fill in or reclaim any of its submersible lands may dredge and use such material in the same manner as may be done by such city. [Formerly 274.410; 1967 c.421 §145; 1969 c.594 §43]

Source: Section 274.525 — City use of stream bed material , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.119 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.119
273.119 Private or federal grants for studies related to coordinating state and federal permitting issues
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands may apply for and receive any private or federal grants, loans or other funds available for the purposes of conducting studies related to the work of the department and coordinating state and federal permitting issues related to removal and fill. [2009 c.882 §1]

Note: 273.119 (Private or federal grants for studies related to coordinating state and federal permitting issues) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 273 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 273.119 — Private or federal grants for studies related to coordinating state and federal permitting issues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.294 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.294
275.294 Sale or lease of right to prospect for and remove minerals or oil and gas from county lands
Status: reserved

(1) Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit the governing body of a county, whenever it appears to the best interest of the county, from making or executing a lease or conveyance granting rights to explore or prospect for valuable minerals or oil and gas and for the mining and removal of the same from any lands acquired by such county through foreclosure of tax liens or otherwise.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, any lease or conveyance of minerals or oil and gas or interest in such lands shall be granted to the highest bidder, after an opportunity for competitive bidding is given by advertisement of the proposed sale or lease for not less than once a week for two successive weeks by publication in one or more newspapers having general circulation in the county, and under such terms, conditions and regulations as the governing body of the county provides under ORS 275.300 (Sale of mineral or other interest in county lands less than fee) .

(3) The governing body of the county, as to any land which is owned by the county or whereon the mineral rights are reserved by the county, may execute leases and contracts, other than for gas or oil, upon a royalty basis without requiring bids for the mining of gold, silver, copper, lead, cinnabar and valuable minerals or mineral materials from such lands upon terms and conditions agreed upon by the governing body of the county and the lessee. [1955 c.150 §§1,2; 1959 c.603 §1; 1983 c.537 §6; 2005 c.243 §20]

Source: Section 275.294 — Sale or lease of right to prospect for and remove minerals or oil and gas from county lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.360 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.360
273.360 Applicant to relinquish claim
Status: in_force

Upon the execution and delivery to the Department of State Lands by any grantee to whom the State Land Board prior to February 21, 1916, erroneously conveyed various parcels of land in sections 16 and 36 to which the title of the state was found by the board to be defective, of a written instrument sufficient to annul the conveyance of the state to such grantee and to relinquish all other claims against the state arising out of such conveyance, the department pursuant to ORS 273.125 (Refund of moneys) shall:

(1) Refund to such grantee the purchase price paid to the state for such land, with interest at the rate of six percent per annum from the time payment was made; and

(2) Pay to the grantee an amount equal to all ad valorem taxes paid by such grantee with respect to such land before June 19, 1967, without interest. [1967 c.422 §2; 1973 c.685 §1]

Source: Section 273.360 — Applicant to relinquish claim; refund of purchase price and taxes paid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.795 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.795
274.795 Rents
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands shall specify a rental payable annually in advance of not less than 50 cents for each acre of land subject to the lease at the rental date. After production has been established, rent paid shall be deducted from any royalty due under the terms of a lease during the year for which such rent has been paid. [1961 c.619 §13]

Source: Section 274.795 — Rents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.241 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.241
273.241 Action to recover damages for unlawful removal of material
Status: in_force

(1) Removal of material from any property of the State of Oregon under the control of the Department of State Lands by any person without lawful authority is a trespass for which the state, in addition to any action commenced under ORS 273.990 (Criminal penalties) , may also commence an action for damages. If damages are assessed against the defendant in any such action, the state shall be awarded double the amount of damages assessed if the trespass is willful. Proof by the state of its ownership of the premises is prima facie evidence that the trespass, if committed, was willful.

(2) Any action under subsection (1) of this section must be commenced within six years from the date of the trespass or the date on which the trespass is discovered by the state, whichever last occurs. [Formerly 274.605]

Source: Section 273.241 — Action to recover damages for unlawful removal of material , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.876 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.876
274.876 Proprietary authorization requirements
Status: in_force

(1) Acting subject to the approval of the State Land Board and in compliance with ORS chapter 183, the Director of the Department of State Lands shall adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of ORS 274.870 (Definitions for ORS 274.870 to 274.879) to 274.879 (Financial assurance) . Rules adopted under this section must include but need not be limited to:

(a) Proprietary authorization requirements for the construction and operation of ocean renewable energy facilities in Oregon’s territorial sea;

(b) The maximum period for which a proprietary authorization may be issued under ORS 274.873 (Proprietary authorizations for ocean renewable energy facilities) ; and

(c) Provisions to coordinate the issuance of a proprietary authorization decision under ORS 274.873 (Proprietary authorizations for ocean renewable energy facilities) with the issuance of a removal or fill permit decision under ORS 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) to 196.921 (Applicability) for an ocean renewable energy facility in the territorial sea.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director may adopt rules establishing application fees related to:

(A) Proprietary authorizations to construct or operate ocean renewable energy facilities within Oregon’s territorial sea; or

(B) Removal or fill permits required under ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) to conduct removal or fill activities related to ocean renewable energy facilities in Oregon’s territorial sea.

(b) The Department of State Lands shall appoint an advisory committee in accordance with ORS 183.333 (Policy statement) to assist the director in drafting rules under this subsection.

(c) In developing the structure and amount of any fees under this subsection, the department shall take into consideration at least the following factors as they would relate to a proposed ocean renewable energy facility subject to the fee:

(A) The size of the proposed ocean renewable energy facility.

(B) The distance from the ocean shore, as defined in ORS 390.605 (Definitions) , at which the ocean renewable energy facility will be sited.

(C) The volume of the removal or fill material that will be subject to the removal or fill permit associated with the proposed ocean renewable energy facility.

(D) Whether the proposed ocean renewable energy facility is a research project, demonstration project or commercial operation.

(E) The anticipated useful life of the proposed ocean renewable energy facility.

(F) The expenses incurred by the department and other coordinating agencies in connection with the processing, evaluation and issuance of the proprietary authorization or removal or fill permit for the proposed ocean renewable energy facility. [2015 c.386 §3]

Note: See note under 274.870 (Definitions for ORS 274.870 to 274.879) .

Source: Section 274.876 — Proprietary authorization requirements; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.935 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.935
274.935 Ownership, by nonpublic owner of submersible or submerged lands, of new lands created thereon
Status: in_force

Whenever new lands are created upon submersible or submerged lands owned by other than a public body, such new lands shall be owned by the owner of the submersible or submerged lands upon which the new lands are created. [1963 c.376 §8]

Source: Section 274.935 — Ownership, by nonpublic owner of submersible or submerged lands, of new lands created thereon , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.735 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.735
274.735 Application for survey permit
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Lands upon application by any person may permit geological, geophysical and seismic surveys, including the taking of cores and other samples for purposes related to exploration for oil, gas and sulfur on lands subject to ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) . However:

(a) Such permits shall be nonexclusive and shall not give any preferential rights to any oil, gas and sulfur lease.

(b) The Department of State Lands in consultation with the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries may grant permission for the taking of cores and other samples.

(c) After consultation with the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, the Department of State Lands shall include such rules and regulations in the permit as are necessary to protect the fish and wildlife resources.

(2) Each application under this section must contain at least the following information:

(a) A description of the areas where the applicant proposes to conduct a survey.

(b) The name and address of the applicant.

(c) Such other relevant information as the Department of State Lands requires. [1961 c.619 §3; 1967 c.421 §163; 1987 c.300 §9; 2003 c.253 §21]

Source: Section 274.735 — Application for survey permit; effect of permit; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.729 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.729
271.729 Report on effect of conservation or highway scenic preservation easement on property value
Status: in_force

(1) An owner of real property considering whether to convey a conservation easement or a highway scenic preservation easement to a holder may apply to the county assessor for a report on the effect of the conveyance of the easement on the assessed value of the property upon which the easement is to be granted.

(2) The request for the report shall be made in writing to the assessor and shall be accompanied by:

(a) An appraisal of the property prepared by an appraiser certified or licensed under ORS chapter 674. The appraisal shall have been prepared within three months preceding the date that application is made to the assessor and shall state the appraiser’s opinion of the real market value of the property both before and after the easement is conveyed;

(b) A copy of the instrument creating the easement; and

(c) A fee in an amount determined by the assessor, as reimbursement for the costs of preparing the report.

(3) Upon receipt of a completed application, the assessor shall determine what the assessed value for the property would have been had the easement been accepted and recorded by the proposed holder for the last tax year in which a property tax statement described in ORS 311.250 (Tax statements) was sent to the property owner. The assessor shall prepare a written report stating the assessor’s findings and shall send the report to the property owner. [2001 c.925 §11]

Source: Section 271.729 — Report on effect of conservation or highway scenic preservation easement on property value; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.530 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.530
271.530 Powers of counties and cities to acquire and dispose of industrial facilities
Status: in_force

In addition to any other powers which they may now have, and notwithstanding any law to the contrary, each county and city shall have the following powers:

(1) To acquire by gift, grant or donation one or more industrial facilities, which shall be located within the state, and which may be located within, without, or partially within or partially without, such county or city.

(2) To lease to any person, firm, partnership or corporation, either public or private, any or all of such industrial facilities acquired pursuant to subsection (1) of this section from a nonprofit corporation formed for the purpose of stimulating industrial development, including any part thereof, for such rentals and upon such terms and conditions and for such period or periods as the governing body of the appropriate county or city may deem advisable.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) To sell or convey all or any of such industrial facilities acquired by a county, including any part thereof, at public or private sale, with or without advertisement, and to do all acts necessary to the accomplishment of such sale and conveyance.

(b) To sell or convey all or any of such industrial facilities acquired by a city, including any part thereof, at public or private sale as authorized under ORS 221.725 (Sale of real property by city) , 221.727 (Alternative procedure for sale of city-owned real property) or 221.729 (Sale of city-owned real property to develop affordable housing) , and to do all acts necessary to the accomplishment of such sale and conveyance. [1965 c.553 §3; 1983 c.216 §3; 2021 c.624 §4]

Source: Section 271.530 — Powers of counties and cities to acquire and dispose of industrial facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.400 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.400
274.400 Definition for ORS 274.400 to 274.412
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 274.400 (Definition for ORS 274.400 to 274.412) to 274.412 (Judicial review of declaration of state’s claim) , “board” means the State Land Board. [1995 c.471 §2]

Source: Section 274.400 — Definition for ORS 274.400 to 274.412 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.335 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.335
271.335 Relinquishing reversionary interest held by political subdivision
Status: in_force

Any political subdivision, by resolution adopted by the governing body of the political subdivision, may waive and relinquish any reversionary interest held by the political subdivision in property transferred under ORS 271.330 (Relinquishing title of property not needed for public use) when the transfer occurred:

(1) Not less than 20 years prior to the date on which the resolution is adopted; or

(2) Less than 20 years prior to the date on which the resolution is adopted, if the political subdivision determines that waiving and relinquishing its reversionary interest is in the public interest. [1999 c.366 §3; 2019 c.112 §2]

Source: Section 271.335 — Relinquishing reversionary interest held by political subdivision , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.915 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.915
273.915 Release of claims under pre-1947 deeds reserving right of way
Status: reserved

The State of Oregon hereby remises, releases and forever quitclaims unto the grantees therein, their heirs and assigns, all rights, titles and interest that may have remained or vested in the State of Oregon under deeds executed prior to July 5, 1947, by the State Land Board wherein there was attempted to be reserved a “right of way for ditches, canals and reservoir sites for irrigation purposes, constructed, or which may be constructed, by authority of the United States.” [Formerly 273.170]

Source: Section 273.915 — Release of claims under pre-1947 deeds reserving right of way , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.725 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.725
271.725 Acquisition and creation of conservation or highway scenic preservation easement
Status: in_force

(1) The state, any county, metropolitan service district, soil and water conservation district, city or park and recreation district or a county service district established under ORS 451.410 (Definitions for ORS 451.410 to 451.610) to 451.610 (Advisory committee for emergency communications system) to construct, maintain and operate service facilities in Washington or Clackamas County for the purposes specified in ORS 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) (1)(a) and (b) and in Washington County for the purpose specified in ORS 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) (5) may acquire by purchase, agreement or donation, but not by exercise of the power of eminent domain, unless specifically authorized by law, conservation easements in any area within their respective jurisdictions wherever and to the extent that a state agency or the governing body of the county, metropolitan service district, soil and water conservation district, city, park and recreation district or county service district established under ORS 451.410 (Definitions for ORS 451.410 to 451.610) to 451.610 (Advisory committee for emergency communications system) to construct, maintain and operate service facilities in Washington or Clackamas County for the purposes specified in ORS 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) (1)(a) and (b) and in Washington County for the purpose specified in ORS 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) (5) determines that the acquisition will be in the public interest.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 271.715 (Definitions for ORS 271.715 to 271.795) to 271.795 (Construction of Act) , a conservation easement or highway scenic preservation easement may be created, conveyed, recorded, assigned, released, modified, terminated or otherwise altered or affected in the same manner as other easements.

(3) The state, any county, metropolitan service district, soil and water conservation district, city or park and recreation district or a county service district established under ORS 451.410 (Definitions for ORS 451.410 to 451.610) to 451.610 (Advisory committee for emergency communications system) to construct, maintain and operate service facilities in Washington or Clackamas County for the purposes specified in ORS 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) (1)(a) and (b) and in Washington County for the purpose specified in ORS 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) (5) may acquire by purchase, agreement or donation, but not by exercise of the power of eminent domain unless specifically authorized by law, highway scenic preservation easements in land within 100 yards of state, county or city highway rights of way. These easements may be acquired only in lands that possess significant scenic value in themselves and contribute to the overall scenic beauty of the highway.

(4) No right or duty in favor of or against a holder and no right in favor of a person having a third-party right of enforcement arises under a conservation easement or highway scenic preservation easement before its acceptance by the holder and recordation of the acceptance.

(5) Except as provided in ORS 271.755 (Action affecting conservation or highway scenic preservation easement) (2), a conservation easement or highway scenic preservation easement is unlimited in duration unless the instrument creating it otherwise provides.

(6) An interest in real property in existence at the time a conservation easement or highway scenic preservation easement is created is not impaired by it unless the owner of the interest is a party to or consents to the conservation easement or highway scenic preservation easement. [1983 c.642 §2; 1985 c.160 §2; 1997 c.249 §79; 1999 c.208 §2; 2003 c.467 §2; 2005 c.368 §2; 2023 c.9 §13]

Source: Section 271.725 — Acquisition and creation of conservation or highway scenic preservation easement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.400 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.400
271.400 Conveyances by political subdivision to state
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, the governing body of a political subdivision may convey, by a proper deed of conveyance executed by the proper governing body, to the State of Oregon, by and through any state agency, for carrying out the purposes of that agency, any lands or rights therein vested in the political subdivision, upon terms and conditions as may be agreed upon with the state agency. [Amended by 1981 c.787 §36]

Source: Section 271.400 — Conveyances by political subdivision to state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.785 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.785
274.785 Exclusive rights granted by lease
Status: in_force

(1) The lease shall grant the exclusive right to drill for and produce all oil, gas and sulfur deposits in the leased land and be for a primary term of 10 years and for so long thereafter as oil, gas or sulfur is produced in paying quantities from the leased land, or lessee is diligently conducting producing, drilling, deepening, repairing, redrilling or other necessary lease or well maintenance operations on the leased land or is excused from conducting such operations under the terms of the lease.

(2) The maximum area which shall be included in any single lease to any person shall be 13,200 acres.

(3) No permit, easement or lease, or any portions thereof shall be assignable without the prior written consent of the Department of State Lands. [1961 c.619 §§8,10,22; 1963 c.359 §1]

Source: Section 274.785 — Exclusive rights granted by lease; requirement of diligence; maximum area; assignment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.447 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.447
273.447 Disposition of state lands suitable for grazing
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands is hereby authorized to sell, convey, lease or exchange any or all state lands chiefly suitable for grazing, to or with Oregon counties, and with the United States of America for other lands either of equal acreage or of equal value. All powers herein granted to the Department of State Lands are in addition to and not in derogation of powers heretofore conferred by law. [1981 c.787 §17]

Source: Section 273.447 — Disposition of state lands suitable for grazing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.992 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.992
273.992 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) A person who violates any provision of ORS 273.225 (Application for lease to take material) , 273.231 (Removal without compliance with statute) , 273.551 (Mining and drilling leases on state lands) , 273.715 (Rules for removal of semiprecious stones and petrified wood from state lands) , 273.780 (Retention of mineral and geothermal resource rights by state) or 273.815 (Department’s powers) or any rule adopted under ORS 273.045 (Administrative policies) related to those sections is subject to a civil penalty in an amount to be determined by the Director of the Department of State Lands of not more than $1,000 per day of violation.

(2) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(3) The provisions of this section are in addition to and not in lieu of any other penalty or sanction provided by law.

(4) Any civil penalty recovered under this section shall be deposited in the Common School Fund and made available for expenses of the Department of State Lands and as otherwise provided by law. [2009 c.341 §2]

Source: Section 273.992 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.405 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.405
271.405 Transfer of property by city or town to county for public institutions and works
Status: in_force

Whenever any property or rights therein required by any county in carrying out public purposes is owned by an incorporated city or town within such county, the city or town may, if in the judgment of the governing body of the city or town the public may be benefited thereby, convey and transfer to such county by proper conveyances, and the county may accept, such property or rights. [Amended by 1981 c.153 §59]

Source: Section 271.405 — Transfer of property by city or town to county for public institutions and works , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.290 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.290
274.290 Execution of plan
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands may direct the Water Resources Director to submit an estimate of the probable cost of any survey, plan or specification of any contemplated reclamation project under ORS 274.280 (Surveys and plans for reclamation of lands) . On consideration thereof, if the department finds it to be in the interest of the state, the department shall direct the Water Resources Director to cause such survey and plans and specifications to be made and prepared. Upon receipt thereof the department may proceed under the plan to the extent and in such manner as it considers advisable. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §128]

Source: Section 274.290 — Execution of plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.196 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.196
273.196 Agreements to provide maintenance of state lands
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Lands shall create a program whereby the department may enter into agreements with volunteers, businesses and other agencies to allow those parties, on a voluntary basis, to assist in the operation of department programs and to assist in the maintenance of state lands administered by the department. The program shall:

(a) Focus primarily on encouraging and facilitating involvement of participants in the operation of department programs and maintenance of state lands administered by the department and in educational programs on behalf of the department;

(b) Offer opportunities for participants to assist in public information activities; and

(c) Include a recognition element to acknowledge the efforts of participants in the program.

(2) The department shall ensure that participants in the program obtain permission from landowners for access to private property if such access is necessary to perform activities under the program.

(3) An agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall include, at a minimum:

(a) Identification of the state land where the participant intends to carry out voluntary activities.

(b) Specification of the duties of the participant.

(c) Specification of the responsibilities of the participant, including the responsibility to abide by the rules of the program as adopted by the State Land Board.

(d) The duration of the agreement.

(4) The department may provide supplies, equipment, safety information and assistance to the participants.

(5) The State Land Board may adopt any rules necessary for implementation of the program created under this section.

(6) Under the direction of the board, the Director of the Department of State Lands may encourage and render assistance in the promotion of training programs for volunteers, businesses and other agencies participating in the program created under this section.

(7) As used in this section, “volunteer” includes any person, group of individuals, volunteer group, service club or other entity that is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. [2003 c.253 §28]

Source: Section 273.196 — Agreements to provide maintenance of state lands; program; minimum requirements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.061 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.061
273.061 Power of eminent domain
Status: in_force

The power of eminent domain may be exercised by the State of Oregon at the request of the Department of State Lands for the condemnation of property of any kind and all water rights, easements and appurtenances thereto necessary for carrying out its powers and duties. [1967 c.421 §8]

Source: Section 273.061 — Power of eminent domain , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.890 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.890
273.890 Application of ORS 273.850 to 273.890 to certain lands
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in ORS 273.850 (State title to certain lands and improvements transferred to Clatsop County) to 273.890 (Application of ORS 273.850 to 273.890 to certain lands) affects controversies among persons and governmental entities asserting proprietary rights, title and interests with respect to lands described in ORS 273.850 (State title to certain lands and improvements transferred to Clatsop County) (1).

(2) No ad valorem taxes paid or owing with respect to lands described in ORS 273.850 (State title to certain lands and improvements transferred to Clatsop County) (1) shall be refunded or canceled on the ground that the State of Oregon may have been the legal owner of such lands before January 1, 1970. [1969 c.495 §§2,3]

Source: Section 273.890 — Application of ORS 273.850 to 273.890 to certain lands; tax refunds prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).