ORS § 273.761 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.761
273.761 Right of way for water ditches and pipes
Status: in_force

(1) A right of way for construction of a water ditch to be used for irrigation, manufacturing or mining purposes, ditches or water pipes for conveying water to political subdivisions for domestic purposes, or for the extinguishment of fires, is granted for a distance of 25 feet on each side of such ditches or water pipes to any person who may construct such water ditches or water pipes over any submersible, swamp or school lands.

(2) A right of way for the construction and maintenance of domestic and industrial water supply mains, sanitary pressure mains and storm water outfalls is granted for a distance of 25 feet on each side of such mains and outfalls to any municipal corporation that constructs and maintains them in or over submerged or submersible lands or new lands created thereon.

(3) All deeds, leases and easements granted by the State of Oregon for any of the lands mentioned in this section shall be made subject to any vested rights of the owners of such water ditches, water pipes, mains or outfalls as may have been acquired under this section.

(4) The person or municipal corporation constructing such water ditches, water pipes, mains or outfalls shall file with the Department of State Lands a copy of the field notes of the survey of such ditches, water pipes, mains or outfalls, showing their location.

(5) Any construction, maintenance, relocation or extension of a main or outfall described in subsection (2) of this section shall be carried out in accordance with any applicable rules of the department. [Formerly 273.200; 1973 c.511 §2]

Source: Section 273.761 — Right of way for water ditches and pipes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.825 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.825
274.825 Nonconflicting use of leased lands
Status: in_force

The State of Oregon reserves the right to permit reasonable nonconflicting uses, including seismic surveys but excluding core hole drilling, on lands under lease as long as:

(1) Such uses do not unreasonably impair or interfere with operations of the lessee; and

(2) Requirement is made that the permittee indemnify the lessee against any damage caused by such use. [1961 c.619 §21; 1999 c.59 §71]

Source: Section 274.825 — Nonconflicting use of leased lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 270.030 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.030
270.030 Conveyance of real property and mineral rights to eligible Indian tribes
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 270.010 (Policy) (2) or 270.100 (Notice to department before sale of real property) to 270.190 (Disposition of operating fund revenues) , a state agency may transfer, convey, donate, exchange or lease to an eligible Indian tribe, as defined in ORS 307.181 (Land acquired or owned by Indian tribe) , any real property or interest in real property owned by the agency at such price and on such terms as the agency may determine.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 273.775 (Definitions for ORS 273.775 to 273.790) to 273.790 (Registry of rights under state board) , an agency disposing of real property or interest in real property under this section also may convey the mineral and geothermal resource rights in the real property to the Indian tribe. [2023 c.415 §1]

Note: 270.030 (Conveyance of real property and mineral rights to eligible Indian tribes) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 270 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 270.030 — Conveyance of real property and mineral rights to eligible Indian tribes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors270.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.790 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.790
274.790 Royalties
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Lands shall specify in the notice described by ORS 274.765 (Publishing offer to lease tidal submerged lands) and in the lease the rate of royalty paid under such lease which royalty shall not be less than 12-1/2 percent of gross production, or the value thereof, produced and saved from the leased lands and not used by lessee for operations thereon or for injection therein. Such royalty shall, at the department’s option, be paid in kind or in value, and be computed after an allowance for the actual cost of oil treatment or dehydration of not to exceed five cents per barrel of royalty oil so treated or dehydrated.

(2) The royalty for sulfur produced under ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) shall not be less than $1 per long ton.

(3) The State of Oregon shall have a lien upon all production for unpaid royalties. [1961 c.619 §§11,12; 1967 c.421 §169]

Source: Section 274.790 — Royalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.125 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.125
273.125 Refund of moneys
Status: in_force

Whenever it appears to the Department of State Lands that any moneys have been erroneously paid to it, the department may make an appropriate refund, or may deliver the moneys to the State Treasurer if the moneys appear to have been misdelivered to the department and to be unclaimed property described under ORS 98.302 (Definitions for ORS 98.302 to 98.436) to 98.436 (Short title) or escheated funds, including those described under ORS 116.203 (Disposition of unclaimed assets) , 652.405 (Disposition of wages collected by commissioner when payment cannot be made to person entitled thereto) , 708A.430 (Disposition of deposit on death of depositor) or 723.466 (Disposition of deposit on death of depositor) . [Formerly 273.470; 2019 c.678 §57]

Source: Section 273.125 — Refund of moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.835 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.835
274.835 Conformance to laws and regulations
Status: in_force

It shall be a continuing condition of such lease that the lessee shall conform to all applicable laws of the State of Oregon and all duly promulgated rules and regulations pursuant thereto in effect at the date of the invitation for bids in pursuance of which the lease was awarded. Periodic mutual negotiations between lessee and lessor may be carried out to make conditions, rules and regulations current as warranted by changes in environment or operational methods. [1961 c.619 §26]

Source: Section 274.835 — Conformance to laws and regulations; periodic negotiations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.950 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.950
274.950 Jurisdiction to assert title to historically filled lands
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the State Land Board may not in any manner assert title to historically filled lands, as defined in ORS 274.905 (Definitions for ORS 274.905 to 274.940) , unless, prior to December 31, 2025:

(a) The board makes a declaration under ORS 274.954 (Declaration of state’s claim) that asserts title to the historically filled lands; and

(b) Notice of the board’s declaration was given as required under ORS 274.956 (Public notice of claim) .

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:

(a) Historically filled lands, as defined in ORS 274.905 (Definitions for ORS 274.905 to 274.940) , over which the State Land Board asserted title prior to January 1, 2016;

(b) Historically filled lands fronting upon the Pacific Ocean; or

(c) Lands in that portion of the Lower Willamette River that includes the Portland Harbor Superfund Site.

(3) Nothing contained in ORS 274.950 (Jurisdiction to assert title to historically filled lands) to 274.956 (Public notice of claim) shall divest the State of Oregon of its rights to minerals, oil, gas and sulfur. [2015 c.804 §7]

Note: 274.950 (Jurisdiction to assert title to historically filled lands) to 274.956 (Public notice of claim) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 274.950 — Jurisdiction to assert title to historically filled lands; requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.041 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.041
273.041 Department of State Lands
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands is created, and consists of the Director of the Department of State Lands and all officers and employees of the department acting under the State Land Board. Subject to ORS 273.171 (Duties and authority of director) , the department shall exercise all of the administrative functions exercised by the clerk and other personnel of the State Land Board before January 1, 1968. [1967 c.616 §4; 2003 c.253 §1]

Source: Section 273.041 — Department of State Lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.402 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.402
274.402 Exclusive jurisdiction to assert title to submerged or submersible lands in navigable waterway
Status: in_force

(1) The State Land Board has exclusive jurisdiction to assert title to submerged or submersible lands in navigable waterways on behalf of the State of Oregon.

(2) The board shall not in any manner assert title to submerged or submersible lands in any waterway in this state unless either:

(a) A court having jurisdiction to determine title to real property in Oregon has determined that the waterway or part of the waterway is navigable and that determination is final; or

(b) The board has made a declaration under ORS 274.406 (Declaration of state’s claim) that contemplates the assertion of such title. [1995 c.471 §3]

Source: Section 274.402 — Exclusive jurisdiction to assert title to submerged or submersible lands in navigable waterway , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.350 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.350
271.350 Determining valuation of property in exchanges
Status: in_force

The value of the respective properties proposed to be exchanged shall be determined by the governing body of the political subdivision. The governing body shall cause it to be appraised by one or more competent and experienced appraisers. The compensation, if any, of the appraisers shall be borne equally by the respective owners of the property. In case the valuation shall not be mutually satisfactory to the respective owners it shall not be binding upon them. [Amended by 1981 c.787 §31]

Source: Section 271.350 — Determining valuation of property in exchanges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.350 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.350
273.350 Selection and sale of indemnity lands
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of State Lands shall:

(a) Select as indemnity lands such vacant government lands as may be applied for by legal applicants, upon receipt of their applications to purchase, together with the nonmineral affidavit and filing fees, as required by the rules and regulations of the Bureau of Land Management, and a payment fixed by the Department of State Lands; and

(b) Upon return of a copy of the selection list approved by the appropriate officer of the United States, pay over to the State Treasurer moneys received on account of the purchase price of such lands.

(2) When such lands have been clear listed or patented to the state by the United States, the department shall issue deeds or certificates to the applicants. However, no certificate or deed shall be issued for indemnity lands until the same have been patented to the state by the United States. If the state fails to secure patent, the money so received shall be repaid to the applicant upon proper application to the department and surrender of the director’s receipt. [Formerly 273.540]

Source: Section 273.350 — Selection and sale of indemnity lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.850 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.850
273.850 State title to certain lands and improvements transferred to Clatsop County
Status: in_force

(1) In the manner and under the conditions set out 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) , and notwithstanding any other law, the State of Oregon shall remise, release and forever quitclaim to Clatsop County all rights, title and interest that may remain or be vested in the state with respect to lands described in subsection (2) of this section and any improvements thereon (excluding bridges, wharves, quays, docks, piers, marinas or similar structures protruding above the line of ordinary high water), that are located within the following described area: Those portions of sections 12 and 13 of township 8 north, range 10 west of the Willamette Meridian, and sections 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18, and the south one-half of section 3, of township 8 north, range 9 west of the Willamette Meridian, that are within the boundaries of the City of Astoria as such boundaries existed on June 13, 1969.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section applies to lands created before May 28, 1963, by artificial fill or deposit on lands formerly submersible or submerged, if such lands were possessed under color of title by a person or governmental entity, or predecessors in interest of such person or governmental entity, throughout the period beginning when such lands were created and ending on January 1, 1970.

(3) 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) applies with respect to land that remained submerged or submersible on May 28, 1963.

(4) For purposes of section 5, Article VIII, Oregon Constitution, lands described in subsections (1) and (2) of this section are not under the jurisdiction of the State Land Board on or after January 1, 1970. [1969 c.495 §§1,4]

Source: Section 273.850 — State title to certain lands and improvements transferred to Clatsop County; lands not subject to board jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.551 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.551
273.551 Mining and drilling leases on state lands
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Lands, as to any land or mineral and geothermal resource rights subject to its jurisdiction and control and without restricting, limiting or repealing any other powers and authority which it has, after consultation with the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries and with concurrence of any state agency acting for the state with respect to surface rights in the subject land, may execute leases and contracts for the mining of gold, silver, copper, lead, cinnabar, gas and oil, or other valuable minerals or the exploration and development of geothermal resources upon conditions agreed upon by the Department of State Lands and the lessee.

(2) All leases may be without limitation as to time; but the department may cancel any lease upon failure by the lessee to exercise due diligence in the prosecution of the prospecting, development or continued operation of the mine or well, and shall insert in every such lease appropriate provisions for such cancellation.

(3) The authority granted by this section shall include the execution of leases and contracts covering submersible and submerged lands, as defined in ORS 274.005 (Definitions) , the leasing of which is not otherwise expressly authorized by statute.

(4) Leases and contracts executed under this section are not sales within the purview of ORS 270.100 (Notice to department before sale of real property) .

(5) The department may charge a reasonable fee, to be paid by the applicant, for making necessary investigations before the execution of any such lease.

(6) This section does not apply to permits or leases under ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) . [Formerly 273.355; 1974 c.51 §6; 1975 c.552 §42; 1991 c.217 §4; 1991 c.816 §17; 1993 c.340 §1; 2003 c.253 §19]

Source: Section 273.551 — Mining and drilling leases on state lands; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.785 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.785
271.785 Taxation of property subject to highway scenic preservation easement
Status: in_force

For the purpose of taxation, real property that is subject to a highway scenic preservation easement shall be assessed on the basis of the real market value of the property less any reduction in value caused by the highway scenic preservation easement. Such an easement shall be exempt from assessment and taxation the same as any other property owned by the holder. [1983 c.642 §8; 1985 c.160 §6; 1991 c.459 §371; 2007 c.809 §18]

Source: Section 271.785 — Taxation of property subject to highway scenic preservation easement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.088 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.088
275.088 Sale to certain county officers or employees of real property acquired by foreclosure of tax lien
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Actual conflict of interest” has the meaning given that term under ORS 244.020 (Definitions) .

(b) “Bona fide purchaser” means a purchaser of a fee simple interest in a single property who acquires the property in an arm’s-length transaction and for fair market value and adequate consideration.

(c) “Discretionary action” means an action committed to the sound judgment and conscience of a county officer or a county employee, acting in the official capacity of the officer or employee.

(d) “Ministerial action” means an action requiring obedience to specific instructions or law and allowing little or no discretion in its implementation.

(2) An elected or appointed county officer as described in ORS 204.005 (Election or appointment of county officers) , a family member of the officer or an intermediary of either may not purchase from the county, directly or indirectly, real property obtained by foreclosure of delinquent tax liens.

(3) A county employee not included under subsection (2) of this section, a family member of the county employee or an intermediary of either may not purchase from the county, directly or indirectly, real property obtained by foreclosure of delinquent tax liens if the county employee has an actual conflict of interest related to the real property. An actual conflict of interest may be created under this section by the discretionary action of a county employee related to the foreclosure, sale or transfer of the real property by the county, but is not created by the ministerial action of the county employee.

(4) In addition to and not in lieu of a penalty or sanction that may apply under ORS chapter 244 or otherwise, if real property is purchased in violation of this section, the county officer or employee shall:

(a) Transfer the real property to the county for the amount paid for the property less an amount for expenses incurred by the county; or

(b) If the real property has been transferred by the county officer or employee to a bona fide purchaser, transfer to the county the amount received for the sale to a bona fide purchaser less the amount paid to obtain the property from the county. [2001 c.180 §2]

Source: Section 275.088 — Sale to certain county officers or employees of real property acquired by foreclosure of tax lien; disposition of real property or proceeds of sale of real property acquired by ineligible purchaser , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.765 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.765
273.765 Liability for costs of relocation or extension of mains and outfalls
Status: in_force

Any person adding or removing any material to or from submerged or submersible land so as to make necessary or advisable the relocation or extension of a main or outfall described in ORS 273.761 (Right of way for water ditches and pipes) (2) shall be liable to the municipal corporation for all expenses incurred by it in relocating or extending such main or outfall. [1973 c.511 §1]

Source: Section 273.765 — Liability for costs of relocation or extension of mains and outfalls , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.860 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.860
274.860 Protection and location of filled lands
Status: in_force

Under a lease entered into by the Department of State Lands pursuant to ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) , the fill constituting filled lands may be retained in place or protected by bulkheads, seawalls, revetments or similar enclosures and may be placed at any location approved by the Department of State Lands, in consultation with the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and other interested agencies, boards and commissions. [1961 c.619 §31]

Source: Section 274.860 — Protection and location of filled lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.775 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.775
273.775 Definitions for ORS 273.775 to 273.790
Status: in_force

(1) “Mineral” includes oil, gas, sulfur, coal, gold, silver, copper, lead, cinnabar, iron, manganese and other metallic ore, and any other solid, liquid or gaseous material or substance excavated or otherwise developed for commercial, industrial or construction use from natural deposits situated within or upon state lands, including mineral waters of all kinds.

(2) “Geothermal resources” shall have the same meaning given in ORS 522.005 (Definitions) . [1974 c.51 §3; 1975 c.552 §41; 1981 c.588 §1; 1981 c.694 §1; 1983 c.740 §70a]

Source: Section 273.775 — Definitions for ORS 273.775 to 273.790 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.240 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.240
275.240 Taxation of county lands sold under purchase agreement
Status: in_force

Land sold under a purchase agreement in accordance with ORS 275.190 (Cash or installment sale) (1) is subject to taxation to the same extent as other privately owned real property. When a purchase agreement is canceled, as provided in ORS 275.220 (Procedure upon default or breach under land sale contract) , the real property must be removed from taxation and all taxes then unpaid must be canceled. [Amended by 2005 c.243 §8]

Source: Section 275.240 — Taxation of county lands sold under purchase agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.462 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.462
273.462 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 273.462 (Definitions) to 273.464 (Trust lands with limited performance potential as assets of Common School Fund) :

(1) “State agency” means an agency of the executive department, as defined in ORS 174.112 (“Executive department” defined) , or a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) .

(2) “Tribe” means a federally recognized Indian tribe in Oregon.

(3) “Trust lands” means state land:

(a) Granted to the state for the use of schools under the Act of February 14, 1859 (11 Stat. 383);

(b) Obtained by the state as the result of an exchange of land granted to the state for the use of schools;

(c) Obtained in lieu of originally granted land for the use of schools; or

(d) Purchased with Common School Fund revolving account moneys pursuant to ORS 273.413 (Disposition of unsuitable state lands) . [2017 c.693 §2]

Source: Section 273.462 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.463 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.463
273.463 Policy
Status: in_force

It shall be the policy of the State of Oregon to:

(1) Identify, as appropriate, trust lands under the jurisdiction of the State Land Board that, due to management or regulatory impediments, have limited performance potential as assets of the Common School Fund; and

(2) Transfer the identified trust lands to state agencies, federal agencies or tribes that are better positioned than the State Land Board to manage the lands to provide public benefits associated with the public ownership of the identified trust lands. [2017 c.693 §3]

Source: Section 273.463 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 270.130 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.130
270.130 Publication of notice of sale
Status: in_force

The state agency acting for the state in the transaction shall give the notice of the proposed sale not less than once a week for three successive weeks by publication in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county in which such real property is situated, and in such other newspapers, if any, as the agency considers advisable. The notice shall describe generally and by legal subdivision such property and the asking price. The state agency shall reserve the right to accept or reject any proposal. [1991 c.816 §7]

Source: Section 270.130 — Publication of notice of sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors270.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.745 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.745
271.745 Validity of conservation or highway scenic preservation easement
Status: in_force

A conservation easement or highway scenic preservation easement is valid even though:

(1) It is not appurtenant to an interest in real property;

(2) It can be or has been assigned to another holder;

(3) It is not of a character that has been recognized traditionally at common law;

(4) It imposes a negative burden;

(5) It imposes affirmative obligations upon the owner of an interest in the burdened property or upon the holder;

(6) The benefit does not touch or concern real property; or

(7) There is no privity of estate or of contract. [1983 c.642 §4; 1985 c.160 §4]

Source: Section 271.745 — Validity of conservation or highway scenic preservation easement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.105 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.105
273.105 Distributable Income Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Distributable Income Account is established within the Common School Fund. The Department of State Lands shall administer this account in accordance with Article VIII, section 4, Oregon Constitution, and applicable laws.

(2) The following moneys in the Common School Fund shall be credited to the Distributable Income Account:

(a) Moneys determined by the State Land Board to be available for apportionment according to ORS 327.410 (Apportionment of Distributable Income Account of Common School Fund among counties) , after payment of the expenses of the State Land Board authorized to be paid under Article VIII, section 2 (2), of the Oregon Constitution.

(b) Other moneys received by the Department of State Lands that are required by law to be credited to the Distributable Income Account.

(3) All other moneys received by the Department of State Lands shall be credited to the Common School Fund.

(4) The moneys in the Distributable Income Account are appropriated continuously for apportionment according to ORS 327.410 (Apportionment of Distributable Income Account of Common School Fund among counties) . [1967 c.421 §21; 1969 c.338 §1; 1969 c.601 §29; 1977 c.344 §1; 1987 c.760 §2; 1991 c.348 §1; 1995 c.205 §1; 2003 c.253 §16; 2005 c.296 §1; 2013 c.358 §1]

Source: Section 273.105 — Distributable Income Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.340 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.340
271.340 Property valuation in exchange to be equal
Status: in_force

When property is exchanged under the authority of ORS 271.310 (Transfer or lease of real property owned or controlled by political subdivision) to 271.330 (Relinquishing title of property not needed for public use) , the value of the real property accepted by the political subdivision in exchange for any of its property plus cash, if any, shall not be less than the value of the property relinquished. [Amended by 1981 c.787 §30]

Source: Section 271.340 — Property valuation in exchange to be equal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.200 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.200
275.200 Sale of land not sold by sheriff
Status: in_force

(1) When the governing body of a county enters an order under ORS 275.110 (Order to sell certain county lands) directing the sheriff to sell real property acquired in any manner by the county, if all or a part of the land remains unsold after the time set for the sale in the sheriff’s published notice or after adjournment of a sheriff’s sale, the governing body of the county may sell the lands as provided in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) After the sheriff has unsuccessfully attempted to sell real property of the county as provided in ORS 275.120 (Sheriff’s notice of sale) to 275.160 (Sale return) , the governing body of the county may sell all or a part of the land, or an interest in the land less than the whole fee, at private sale without further notice but for not less than the largest amount bid for the land at the sheriff’s sale, or, if no bid was made, at a price the governing body of the county deems reasonable, but at a price no less than 15 percent of the minimum bid set under ORS 275.110 (Order to sell certain county lands) for the sheriff’s sale.

(3) A sale under this section must be made in the manner provided by ORS 275.190 (Cash or installment sale) (1).

(4) Nothing in this section prohibits the governing body of a county from entering an order at any time under ORS 275.110 (Order to sell certain county lands) directing the sheriff to sell real property of the county as provided in ORS 275.120 (Sheriff’s notice of sale) to 275.160 (Sale return) . [Amended by 1981 c.602 §5; 1989 c.223 §2; 1989 c.688 §1; 2005 c.243 §4]

Source: Section 275.200 — Sale of land not sold by sheriff , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.290 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.290
273.290 Cancellation and forfeiture on default in payments
Status: in_force

If any installment of the purchase price of land, principal or interest, remains unpaid for one year after the same becomes due, the certificate issued under ORS 273.285 (Certificate of sale to installment purchaser) shall be canceled by order of the Department of State Lands. All payments thereon shall be forfeited and the land considered vacant and subject to sale as if it had not been previously contracted to be sold. [Formerly 273.130]

Source: Section 273.290 — Cancellation and forfeiture on default in payments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.321 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.321
273.321 Notification to lessee prior to exchange
Status: in_force

(1) Before exchanging any state lands for other lands under ORS 273.316 (Exchanging state lands to accumulate larger tracts) , the Department of State Lands shall give notice to the lessees of those state lands considered for exchange by sending by certified or registered mail a notice containing a general description of the state lands considered for exchange and a listing of the names and addresses of the lessees of such lands. The notice shall state that if written protest to such exchange is received by the department not later than the 20th day after the mailing of the notice, a hearing on such exchange will be held.

(2) If the department receives, not later than the 20th day after the mailing of the notice, written protest to such exchange from a lessee of state lands considered for exchange, the department shall hold a hearing on such exchange. The hearing shall be held not earlier than the 30th day after the mailing of the notice described in subsection (1) of this section. Notice of the hearing shall be mailed by certified or registered mail to all lessees of state lands considered for exchange. At the hearing the lessees of the lands, or their representatives, may present their views on the prospective exchange.

(3) The department shall consider testimony presented at the hearing before making a protested exchange of state lands. [Formerly 273.427]

Source: Section 273.321 — Notification to lessee prior to exchange; hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.870 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.870
273.870 Notice of deed application
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of County Commissioners of Clatsop County shall give public notice of each application received by it under ORS 273.865 (Application for deed) (1), prior to its consideration thereof, by advertisement not less than once each week for four successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Clatsop County. Such notice need not describe the lands applied for in legal terms, but by the use of common descriptions or maps shall be designed to identify the lands in a manner intelligible to the layperson. Each notice shall indicate that a protest against the execution of the deed applied for may be filed, in a manner prescribed by the county board, with the county board not later than the 60th day after the fourth publication of the notice, or within such further time as the county board authorizes on a showing of good cause. Not later than the fifth day after the first publication of the notice, the county board shall send written notice of the application to the Department of State Lands.

(2) If no protest is received within the time provided for in subsection (1) of this section, and if the county board thereafter determines that the application conforms to the requirements of ORS 273.865 (Application for deed) (1), the county board shall execute and deliver to the applicant a deed in accordance with ORS 273.855 (Clatsop County to transfer title to lands and improvements to certain possessors) (1).

(3) If protest is received within the time provided for in subsection (1) of this section, the county board shall cause a hearing to be held with respect to the protest, in a manner prescribed by its rules, prior to the making of its findings with respect to an application.

(4) If two or more applications are filed with respect to the same lands, the county board shall cause a hearing to be held at which all such applicants may appear or be represented. [1969 c.495 §8]

Source: Section 273.870 — Notice of deed application; protest; hearing; dual applications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 270.140 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.140
270.140 Action if no satisfactory proposal received
Status: repealed

(1) If the provisions of 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) have been complied with as to property administered by it and no satisfactory proposal has been received, a state agency acting for the state in the sale of real property or an equitable interest in real property that the state owns may, beginning at any time no later than 18 months after completing the process of giving notice under ORS 270.130 (Publication of notice of sale) , offer for sale the real property or equitable interest in any manner that the state agency considers appropriate, including such commercially reasonable means as through a real estate licensee as set forth in ORS 696.007 (Statement of legislative purpose) .

(2) If efforts by a state agency to sell real property or an equitable interest pursuant to subsection (1) of this section have been discontinued for a period of 12 months or more, the state agency may not resume offering the real property or equitable interest for sale pursuant to subsection (1) of this section without first complying with the provisions of 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) .

(3) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. [1991 c.816 §9; 2017 c.205 §1]

Note: Sections 1 and 2, chapter 14, Oregon Laws 2022, provide:

Sec. 1. Lease of real property to Salem for transitional housing accommodations. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS 270.100 (Notice to department before sale of real property) to 270.190 (Disposition of operating fund revenues) , the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall use reasonable efforts to enter into one or more lease agreements to lease state real property owned by the department to the City of Salem for the city’s use as transitional housing accommodations, as described in ORS 197.746 (Transitional housing accommodations) , as the city may desire. The department shall enter into lease agreements under this section without regard to whether it would be more advantageous to sell, lease or use the property for another state purpose.

(2) A lease agreement entered into by the department under this section:

(a) May not require that the city pay more than the state’s actual costs in entering into the lease agreement;

(b) May not have an initial lease term of longer than 18 months;

(c) Must require that the city indemnify the state for any liability associated with the city’s use of the property;

(d) May not include the use of any improvement on the property except for the use of parking lots; and

(e) Must require that the city demonstrate the commitment of resources to establish, maintain and operate secure, healthy and safe transitional housing accommodations and to restore the condition of the property at the end of the lease term.

(3) The department shall consider available for lease under this section:

(a) Any surplus real property or unused property of the state within the City of Salem; or

(b) Underutilized portions of property within the City of Salem.

(4) State agencies shall assist the department with making the state real property available for lease under this section.

(5) This section does not apply to state real property described in ORS 270.100 (Notice to department before sale of real property) (4). [2022 c.14 §1]

Sec. 2. Section 1 of this 2022 Act is repealed on January 2, 2026. [2022 c.14 §2]

Source: Section 270.140 — Action if no satisfactory proposal received; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors270.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.058 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.058
273.058 Application fee for easement to construct facility on state land
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 758.010 (Authority to construct lines and facilities) , the Department of State Lands may establish and impose a one-time application fee on a person applying for an easement to construct a water, gas, electric or communication service line, fixture or other facility on state land in the following amounts:

(a) On state land other than that described in paragraph (b) of this subsection, $750.

(b) On state land located within the territorial sea, $5,000.

(2) The department may not impose an application fee established under subsection (1) of this section more than once per application for an easement to construct a water, gas, electric or communication service line, fixture or other facility.

(3) For purposes of this section, an application for an easement to construct a water, gas, electric or communication service line must include all crossings of state land within a county. However, if the applicant applies for an easement to construct a water, gas, electric or communication service line for a single crossing of contiguous state land involving two counties, the applicant may submit one application and the department may charge the applicant only one application fee. [2015 c.204 §2]

Source: Section 273.058 — Application fee for easement to construct facility on state land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.100 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.100
271.100 Action by city governing body
Status: in_force

The city governing body may deny the petition after notice to the petitioners of such proposed action, but if there appears to be no reason why the petition should not be allowed in whole or in part, the governing body shall fix a time for a formal hearing upon the petition.

Source: Section 271.100 — Action by city governing body , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.390 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.390
271.390 Lease or purchase of real estate by public body or council of governments
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Council of governments” means a council of governments or other similar entity created prior to the enactment of ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) (5) on September 29, 1991.

(b) “Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 287A.001 (Definitions for ORS chapter 287A) .

(c) “Real or personal property” means land, improvements to land, structures, fixtures, personal property, including furnishings, equipment and computer software purchases and licenses, and any costs that may be capitalized under generally accepted accounting principles and treated as costs of personal property.

(2) A public body or a council of governments may enter into contracts for the leasing, rental or financing of any real or personal property that the governing body of the public body or council of governments determines is needed, including contracts for rental, long term leases under an optional contract for purchase, financing agreements with vendors, financial institutions or others, or for purchase of any property. Contracts made by a public body or a council of governments are subject to the terms of its charter, intergovernmental agreement or other organizing document, if applicable. If authorized by the governing body, the contracts may:

(a) Provide that the obligations of the public body or council of governments under the contract is secured by a mortgage on or other security interest in the property to be leased, rented, purchased or financed under the contract.

(b) Provide that the obligations of the public body or council of governments under the contract are payable out of all or any portion of lawfully available funds of the public body or council of governments, and lawfully available funds may be pledged to the payment of those obligations.

(c) If authorized by the charter, intergovernmental agreement or other organizing document of the public body or council of governments, contain a covenant on the part of the public body or council of governments to budget and appropriate in each fiscal year, in accordance with law, sums sufficient to pay when due the amounts owing under the contract.

(d) Provide for the issuance of certificates of participation in the payment obligations of the public body or council of governments under the contract and contain other covenants, agreements and provisions determined to be necessary or appropriate in order to better secure the obligations of the public body or council of governments.

(3) The lien of the pledge, mortgage or security interest is valid and binding from the time of entering into the contract. The revenue or property is immediately subject to the lien without physical delivery, filing or other act, and the lien is superior to all other claims and liens of any kind whatsoever. Subject to the terms, provisions and limitations of the contract, the lien may be foreclosed by a proceeding brought in the circuit court of the county in which the public body, or the greater part thereof, or the main office of the council of governments is located, and any tangible real or personal property subject to the lien may be sold upon the order of the court. The proceeds of the sale must be applied first to the payment of the costs of foreclosure and then to the amounts owing under the contract, with any balance being paid to the public body or council of governments. The authority granted by this section is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other statutory or charter authority.

(4) A public body or council of governments that has entered into a lease purchase or installment purchase agreement may enter into a financing agreement to refinance the obligations of the public body or council of governments under the lease purchase or installment purchase agreement.

(5) The estimated weighted average life of a financing contract executed under this section may not exceed the estimated dollar weighted average life of the real or personal property that is financed with the contract. [Amended by 1995 c.333 §2; 1997 c.171 §7; 1999 c.559 §1; 2003 c.195 §8; 2005 c.443 §3; 2007 c.783 §89]

Source: Section 271.390 — Lease or purchase of real estate by public body or council of governments; financing agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 272.050 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 272 / Section 272.050
272.050 County governing body to approve acquisition for national forest
Status: in_force

Acquisition authorized under ORS 272.040 (Acquisition of land for national forests) shall be contingent on the consent of the governing body of the county wherein such tract or any portion thereof is situated and such consent must be given by an order duly made and entered in the records of such governing body and a certified copy thereof transmitted to the State Forester. [Amended by 1965 c.253 §137; 1989 c.367 §1]

Source: Section 272.050 — County governing body to approve acquisition for national forest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors272.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.850 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.850
274.850 Cancellation of lease
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands shall reserve and may exercise the authority to cancel any lease upon which oil, gas or sulfur has not been discovered in paying quantities, upon failure of the lessee after 30 days’ written notice and demand for performance to exercise due diligence and care in the prosecution of the prospecting or development work in accordance with the terms of the lease. After discovery of oil, gas or sulfur in paying quantities on lands subject to any lease, such lease may be forfeited and canceled only by appropriate judicial proceedings upon failure of the lessee after 90 days’ written notice and demand for performance to comply with any of the provisions of the lease or of laws or regulations applicable thereto and in force at the date of the invitation for bids in pursuance of which the lease was awarded; provided, however, that in the event of any such cancellation, the lessee shall have the right to retain under such lease any and all drilling or producing wells as to which no default exists, together with a parcel of land surrounding each such well and such rights of way through the leased lands as may be reasonably necessary to enable such lessee to drill and operate such retained well or wells. In the event of the cancellation of any lease, the lessee shall have a reasonable time within which to remove all property, equipment and facilities owned or used by the lessee in connection with operations under the lease. [1961 c.619 §25]

Source: Section 274.850 — Cancellation of lease; partial retention of leasehold; removal of equipment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.081 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.081
273.081 Execution of documents
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of State Lands may execute on behalf of the Department of State Lands all documents required to carry out its powers and duties, in the manner and form prescribed by the rules of the department. All documents so executed shall be admitted to record without acknowledgment. [Formerly 273.450; 1969 c.594 §5]

Source: Section 273.081 — Execution of documents; recordation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.994 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.994
274.994 Amount of civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of State Lands shall adopt by rule the amount of civil penalty that may be imposed for a particular violation of ORS 274.040 (Sale or lease of submersible lands) , 274.873 (Proprietary authorizations for ocean renewable energy facilities) or 274.879 (Financial assurance) .

(2) In imposing a penalty under the schedule adopted under subsection (1) of this section, the director shall consider the following factors:

(a) The past history of the person incurring a penalty in taking all feasible steps or procedures necessary or appropriate to correct any violation.

(b) Any prior violations of statutes, rules, orders and leases pertaining to submerged and submersible lands.

(c) The impact of the violation on public interests in fishery, navigation and recreation.

(d) Any other factors determined by the director to be relevant and consistent with the policy of ORS 274.040 (Sale or lease of submersible lands) , 274.873 (Proprietary authorizations for ocean renewable energy facilities) or 274.879 (Financial assurance) .

(3) The penalty imposed under this section may be remitted or mitigated upon such terms and conditions as the director determines to be proper and consistent with the policy of ORS 274.040 (Sale or lease of submersible lands) , 274.873 (Proprietary authorizations for ocean renewable energy facilities) or 274.879 (Financial assurance) . Upon the request of the person incurring the penalty, the director shall consider evidence of the economic and financial condition of the person in determining whether a penalty shall be remitted or mitigated. [1991 c.521 §5; 2013 c.345 §3; 2015 c.386 §9]

Source: Section 274.994 — Amount of civil penalties; rules; considerations in imposing penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.790 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.790
273.790 Registry of rights under state board
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands shall establish and maintain a registry of mineral and geothermal resource rights placed under the jurisdiction of the State Land Board. [1974 c.51 §5]

Source: Section 273.790 — Registry of rights under state board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.408 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.408
274.408 Public notice of claim
Status: in_force

Immediately following a declaration made by the State Land Board pursuant to ORS 274.406 (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:

(a) Describe the land or waterway affected and the nature and extent of the state’s claim. Such notice 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.

(b) Advise that any person aggrieved by the declaration may seek judicial review of the declaration pursuant to ORS 274.412 (Judicial review of declaration of state’s claim) .

(2) Send to each owner of record of land described in the declaration a copy of the declaration made with respect to the land and a statement advising such owner that any aggrieved party may seek judicial review of the declaration pursuant to ORS 274.412 (Judicial review of declaration of state’s claim) . [1995 c.471 §6]

Source: Section 274.408 — Public notice of claim; content , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.031 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.031
273.031 State Land Board
Status: in_force

The Governor, Secretary of State and State Treasurer constitute the State Land Board. The board shall carry out the duties prescribed by section 5, Article VIII of the Oregon Constitution, and such other duties as are imposed upon it by law. The board may use a common seal. [1967 c.421 §4 (enacted in lieu of 273.410); 1967 c.616 §2a]

Source: Section 273.031 — State Land Board; seal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.160 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.160
275.160 Sale return
Status: in_force

Upon the close of such sale, the sheriff shall make due return to the governing body of the county of the proceedings of the sheriff pursuant to the commands of such order of sale. [Amended by 2005 c.243 §16]

Source: Section 275.160 — Sale return , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.130 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.130
275.130 Claims of municipal corporations against the land to be filed prior to sale
Status: in_force

Prior to the date set for the sale of property as indicated in the notice of sale required under ORS 275.120 (Sheriff’s notice of sale) , a municipal corporation may file with the county clerk notice that the municipal corporation has a lien arising out of an assessment for local improvement against the property described in the notice. The notice shall identify each property described in the notice to which a lien for assessment for local improvement has attached and shall state the principal amount of the lien and the interest thereon to date. Upon receipt of the notice, the county clerk shall forward a copy of the notice to the county treasurer and to the county employee responsible for the management of county-owned real property acquired by the foreclosure of delinquent property taxes. A notice filed within the time and in the manner permitted under this section shall preserve the rights of a municipal corporation to a distribution under ORS 275.275 (Distribution of proceeds) (3)(a)(A). [Amended by 1997 c.805 §3]

Source: Section 275.130 — Claims of municipal corporations against the land to be filed prior to sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.131 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.131
273.131 Compromise or release of claims
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands may, whenever in its judgment such course is to the best interest of the state, compromise, settle, release and discharge any mortgage, judgment or other claim in favor of the State of Oregon, and arising out of the sale or lease of property within the jurisdiction of the department, upon such terms as the department may direct. [Formerly 273.460]

Source: Section 273.131 — Compromise or release of claims , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.117 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.117
273.117 Acquiring land as Common School Fund investment
Status: in_force

Whenever it appears to the State Land Board to be prudent and to the financial benefit of the Common School Fund, the State Land Board may acquire as an investment for the Common School Fund any parcel of land, whether or not submerged, and submersible lands or formerly submerged and submersible lands. The consideration for such acquisition may be an exchange of other lands under the jurisdiction of the State Land Board including submerged and submersible lands or formerly submerged and submersible lands or cash or a combination of such lands and cash. In leasing any lands acquired as an investment for the Common School Fund, the board may use negotiation, competitive bidding, solicitation of proposals or whatever procedure or combination of procedures the board determines will maximize the financial benefit to the Common School Fund. The board may determine on a case-by-case basis what notice, publication or bidding procedures, if any, it wishes to use in implementing its authority under this section. [Formerly 274.085]

Note: 273.117 (Acquiring land as Common School Fund investment) 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 273.117 — Acquiring land as Common School Fund investment; lease of land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 270.025 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.025
270.025 Agreements with United States Government for electrical and other transmission lines
Status: in_force

The State of Oregon may enter into agreements with the United States or any agency thereof, relative to the conditions for and places where electrical and other transmission lines may be placed and maintained across any property owned or controlled by the state, which agreements may be in perpetuity or for such length of time as may be specified. However, no such agreement shall affect the constitutional rights of any owners of private property who do not join therein. [Formerly 273.461]

Source: Section 270.025 — Agreements with United States Government for electrical and other transmission lines; effect on rights of private property owners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors270.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.576 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.576
273.576 State Parks and Recreation Department duties
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Parks and Recreation Department shall provide assistance in the selection and nomination of natural areas containing natural heritage resources for registration or dedication.

(b) The Oregon Natural Areas Plan established by ORS 273.578 (Plan approval) shall govern the Natural Areas Program in the conduct of activities to create and manage a system of state natural areas that are complementary to and consistent with the research natural area program on federal lands in Oregon. This plan lists the natural heritage resources that should be represented on the Oregon Register of Natural Areas and in state natural areas and provides criteria for the selection and approval of candidate natural areas for registration and dedication under ORS 273.563 (Definitions for ORS 273.563 to 273.591) to 273.591 (Natural Areas Program Account) . In selecting state natural areas, the department shall give primary consideration to inclusion of natural heritage resources, and especially those natural heritage resources that are not adequately protected elsewhere. Inclusion and protection of special species shall be an important additional consideration in selecting state natural areas, and wherever possible, individual species shall be protected in association with natural heritage resources or in assemblages of those species determined by the department to have special significance.

(2) The department may advise owners of state natural areas concerning the management and use of such areas and may make available to state, federal and local agencies that manage lands within Oregon, information concerning the conservation of natural heritage resources.

(3) The department may apply for and accept grants, contributions and assistance from any federal, state or local government agency and any foundation, individual or organization for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 273.563 (Definitions for ORS 273.563 to 273.591) to 273.591 (Natural Areas Program Account) . [1979 c.711 §5; 1983 c.786 §5; 2003 c.661 §2; 2009 c.217 §4; 2011 c.319 §12]

Source: Section 273.576 — State Parks and Recreation Department duties; Oregon Natural Areas Plan; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.260 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.260
275.260 Lands acquired by county on tax foreclosure exempt from taxes of other taxing districts
Status: in_force

No claim shall ever be allowed against the county in favor of any municipal corporation, school district, road district or other taxing district for taxes levied on the property heretofore or hereafter acquired by any county by foreclosure of delinquent taxes 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) , but all taxes shall at the time of the acquisition of the property by such county thereby be canceled.

Source: Section 275.260 — Lands acquired by county on tax foreclosure exempt from taxes of other taxing districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.591 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.591
273.591 Natural Areas Program Account
Status: in_force

The Natural Areas Program Account is established within the General Fund of the State Treasury. All moneys received by the State Parks and Recreation Department for the purposes of ORS 273.563 (Definitions for ORS 273.563 to 273.591) to 273.591 (Natural Areas Program Account) shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the account. All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated for the use of the department in carrying out the provisions of ORS 273.563 (Definitions for ORS 273.563 to 273.591) to 273.591 (Natural Areas Program Account) . [1979 c.711 §8; 2009 c.217 §8; 2011 c.319 §16]

Source: Section 273.591 — Natural Areas Program Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.416 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.416
273.416 Exchange of property held as trust fund asset
Status: in_force

If any property owned by the state is held as an asset of any special trust fund securing the payment of bonds, it may be exchanged, under the authority granted in ORS 270.110 (Disposition of property not needed for public use) , for other property of equal or superior value, and property so received in exchange shall be an asset of the fund in lieu of the property previously held. [1981 c.787 §11; 1991 c.816 §14]

Source: Section 273.416 — Exchange of property held as trust fund asset , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.426 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.426
273.426 Exchange of property
Status: in_force

(1) When property is exchanged under the authority of 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) , the value of the real property accepted by the state in exchange for any of its property plus cash, if any, shall not be less than the value of the property relinquished by the state. The provisions of 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) do not apply when the state is exchanging property under this section.

(2) Property may be exchanged in a transaction involving more than two parties or properties under terms and conditions that reflect the provisions of subsection (1) of this section. [1981 c.787 §13; 1991 c.816 §8]

Source: Section 273.426 — Exchange of property; value , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.705 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.705
274.705 Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Development” includes geophysical activity, drilling, platform construction, pipeline construction, operation of onshore support facilities and any other activities undertaken following the discovery of oil, gas or sulfur, the principal purpose of which is to prepare for the ultimate production of the oil, gas or sulfur.

(2) “Exploration” means any activity the principal purpose of which is to define, characterize or evaluate oil, gas or sulfur resources for possible commercial development or production.

(3) “Filled lands” includes submerged and submersible lands reclaimed artificially through raising such lands above the highest probable elevation of the tides to form dry land, by placement of a fill or deposit of earth, rock, sand or other solid imperishable material.

(4) “Gas” means all natural gas and all other fluid hydrocarbons not defined as oil in subsection (6) of this section, including condensate originally in the gaseous phase in the reservoir.

(5) “Lease” means an oil, gas and sulfur lease issued pursuant to ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) .

(6) “Oil” means crude petroleum oil and all other hydrocarbons, regardless of gravity, which are produced in liquid form by ordinary production methods, but does not include liquid hydrocarbons that were originally in a gaseous phase in the reservoir.

(7) “Person,” in addition to the meanings defined by ORS 174.100 (Definitions) , includes quasi-public corporations, political subdivisions and governmental agencies and instrumentalities.

(8) “Production” means any activity the principal purpose of which is to engage in, monitor or conduct operations or maintenance related to the active extraction and transportation of oil, gas or sulfur from tidal submerged lands.

(9) “Structure” means any construction works, including but not limited to derricks, pipelines, lines for the transmission and distribution of electricity, telephone lines, wharves, piers, slips, warehouses and units designed to act as groins, jetties, seawalls, breakwaters or bulkheads.

(10) “Territorial sea” has the meaning given that term in ORS 196.405 (Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515) .

(11) “Tidal submerged lands” means lands lying below the line of mean low tide in the beds of all tidal waters within the boundaries of this state as heretofore or hereafter established. [1961 c.619 §1; 1967 c.421 §158; 2019 c.14 §2]

Source: Section 274.705 — Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.755 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.755
274.755 Hearing prior to granting lease or easement
Status: in_force

(1) Before granting any easement under ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) , and before offering lands for leasing under ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) , or whenever any person files a written application with the Department of State Lands requesting that an easement be granted for such lands or that such lands be offered for leasing under ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) , accompanying the same with the required fee, the department shall hold a public hearing as provided in this section.

(2) Before granting an easement or inviting bids on any lands subject to ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) , the department shall cause written notice describing the area under consideration and other pertinent information to be transmitted to:

(a) State Geologist;

(b) Director of Transportation;

(c) Director of the Department of Environmental Quality;

(d) State Fish and Wildlife Director;

(e) The applicant, if any, requesting the lease;

(f) Prospective applicants or bidders, by publication thereof in two or more publications of general circulation in the oil and gas industry; and

(g) The public, by publication thereof once each week for not less than four weeks in a newspaper of general circulation throughout the State of Oregon, and in addition in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the lands lie or the county or counties contiguous to the area under consideration for bidding.

(3) The notice shall set forth the place of hearing and shall set its time at not earlier than the 20th day after date of the last newspaper publication.

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 183.635 (Agencies required to use administrative law judges from Office of Administrative Hearings) , hearings under this section may be conducted by an administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings established under ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) or may be conducted by a hearing officer designated by the State Land Board. An officer or employee of each interested state agency, board or commission named in subsection (2) of this section may question any witnesses appearing in the hearing, and any interested person may offer evidence and otherwise be heard. [1961 c.619 §6; 1965 c.375 §3; 1967 c.421 §166; 1969 c.593 §34; 1993 c.741 §25; 1999 c.849 §§57,58; 2001 c.104 §§83,84; 2003 c.75 §31]

Source: Section 274.755 — Hearing prior to granting lease or easement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.511 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.511
273.511 Acquisition of submersible and swamp lands
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands shall ascertain the amount of land to which it is entitled under the Acts of Congress relative to submersible and swamp lands, acquire title thereto and enter into contracts for drainage and reclamation in order that the lands may be available for development and settlement. [Formerly 273.730; 1969 c.594 §29]

Source: Section 273.511 — Acquisition of submersible and swamp lands; reclamation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.410 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.410
271.410 Use of municipal property for rodeos, games, racing and exhibitions
Status: in_force

Any municipal corporation having the right to possession of real property within or without its corporate limits may rent, lease or otherwise give possession of such real property for the purpose of conducting such rodeos, baseball games, football games, racing and exhibitions generally as are authorized under the laws of this state.

Source: Section 271.410 — Use of municipal property for rodeos, games, racing and exhibitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.130 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.130
271.130 Vacation on city governing body’s own motion
Status: in_force

(1) The city governing body may initiate vacation proceedings authorized by ORS 271.080 (Vacation in incorporated cities) and make such vacation without a petition or consent of property owners. Notice shall be given as provided by ORS 271.110 (Notice of hearing) , but such vacation shall not be made before the date set for hearing, nor if the owners of a majority of the area affected, computed on the basis provided in ORS 271.080 (Vacation in incorporated cities) , object in writing thereto, nor shall any street area be vacated without the consent of the owners of the abutting property if the vacation will substantially affect the market value of such property, unless the city governing body provides for paying damages. Provision for paying such damages may be made by a local assessment, or in such other manner as the city charter may provide.

(2) Two or more streets, alleys, avenues and boulevards, or parts thereof, may be joined in one proceeding, provided they intersect or are adjacent and parallel to each other.

(3) No ordinance for the vacation of all or part of a plat shall be passed by the governing body until the city recording officer has filed in the office of the city recording officer or indorsed on the petition for such vacation a certificate showing that all city liens and all taxes have been paid on the lands covered by the plat or portion thereof to be vacated.

(4) Any property owner affected by the order of vacation or the order awarding damages or benefits in such vacation proceedings may appeal to the circuit court of the county where such city is situated in the manner provided by the city charter. If the charter does not provide for such appeal, the appeal shall be taken within the time and in substantially the manner provided for taking an appeal from justice court in civil cases. [Amended by 1995 c.658 §101]

Source: Section 271.130 — Vacation on city governing body’s own motion; appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 270.180 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.180
270.180 Inventory of state-owned real property
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall maintain and keep current an inventory of all state-owned real property and shall classify all such property on the basis of current use, value, idle or surplus to agency need. The department shall establish categories of real property necessary for management of state-owned real property. Land owning agencies shall provide status information, as requested by the department, of agency owned land for the department to carry out its clearinghouse function.

(2) On or before October 1 of each even-numbered year, a state agency shall submit to the department a revised and updated inventory of any surplus real property that it owns. The inventory shall list separately any surplus real property located within an urban growth boundary.

(3) The department may apportion to each state agency owning real property its contribution to reimburse the department for the costs incurred in maintaining the real property inventory set forth in subsections (1) and (2) of this section.

(4) Contributions apportioned by the department under subsection (3) of this section are continuously appropriated to the department to reimburse it for its costs incurred in maintaining the real property inventory.

(5) The department shall adopt rules to assess state land owning agencies for administration of the state lands management program. [Formerly 273.675]

Source: Section 270.180 — Inventory of state-owned real property; status information reports; periodic revision; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors270.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.360 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.360
271.360 Lease requirements
Status: in_force

Every lease entered into pursuant to ORS 271.310 (Transfer or lease of real property owned or controlled by political subdivision) shall be authorized by ordinance or order of the body executing the same and shall provide terms and conditions as may be fixed and determined by the governing body executing the lease. The lease may provide that the lessee shall pay ad valorem taxes assessable against the leased property, or that the political subdivision shall pay these taxes, in which latter event the anticipated amount of taxes shall be taken into consideration in fixing the rental charge. [Amended by 1981 c.787 §32]

Source: Section 271.360 — Lease requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.160 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.160
271.160 Vacations for purposes of rededication
Status: in_force

No street shall be vacated upon the petition of any person when it is proposed to replat or rededicate all or part of any street in lieu of the original unless such petition is accompanied by a plat showing the proposed manner of replatting or rededicating. If the proposed manner of replatting or rededicating or any modification thereof which may subsequently be made meets with the approval of the city governing body, it shall require a suitable guarantee to be given for the carrying out of such replatting or rededication or may make any vacation conditional or to take effect only upon the consummation of such replatting or rededication.

Source: Section 271.160 — Vacations for purposes of rededication , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.755 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.755
273.755 Filing maps of railroad location and depot sites
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever a railway company mentioned in ORS 273.751 (State land grants to railroads) , or its successors or assigns, files with the Department of State Lands a map of the definite location of its road lines through any state lands, the department thereafter shall except from sale such right of way and lands for purposes named in ORS 273.751 (State land grants to railroads) .

(2) Whenever a railway company has selected a tract of state lands for any purpose mentioned in ORS 273.751 (State land grants to railroads) , the company shall file with the department a map of the same, with a description connected with surveys acceptable to the department. After such map has been filed, after completion of construction of a railroad through such lands and upon payment for the lands at the rate of $1 per acre, the department shall execute and deliver to the company, its successors or assigns, deeds for the tracts of lands so selected. [Formerly 273.190]

Source: Section 273.755 — Filing maps of railroad location and depot sites; department’s duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.200 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.200
271.200 Petition
Status: in_force

(1) Before any street, alley, common or public place or any part thereof is vacated, or other right granted by any city governing body under ORS 271.180 (Vacations in municipalities included in port districts) to 271.210 (Hearing) the applicant must petition the governing body of the city or town involved, setting forth the particular circumstances of the case, giving a definite description of the property sought to be vacated, or of the right, use or occupancy sought to be obtained, and the names of the persons to be particularly affected thereby. The petition shall be filed with the auditor or clerk of the city or town involved 30 days previous to the taking of any action thereon by the city governing body.

(2) Notice of the pendency of the petition, containing a description of the area sought to be vacated or right, use or occupancy sought to be obtained, shall be published at least once each week for three successive weeks prior to expiration of such 30-day period in a newspaper of general circulation in the county wherein the city or town is located.

Source: Section 271.200 — Petition; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.320 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.320
271.320 Exchange of trust fund assets
Status: in_force

If any property owned by a political subdivision is held as an asset of any special trust fund securing the payment of bonds, it may be exchanged, under the authority granted in ORS 271.310 (Transfer or lease of real property owned or controlled by political subdivision) , for other property of equal or superior value, and property so received in exchange shall be an asset of the fund in lieu of the property previously held. [Amended by 1981 c.787 §28]

Source: Section 271.320 — Exchange of trust fund assets , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.880 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.880
273.880 Judicial review procedure
Status: in_force

(1) Jurisdiction for judicial review of actions of the Board of County Commissioners of Clatsop County 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) is conferred on the circuit court for the county in which the land applied for is located. Proceedings for review shall be instituted by filing a petition not later than the 60th day after the date on which the findings of the county board became final. The petition shall state the nature of the petitioner’s interest, the facts showing how the petitioner is aggrieved by the county board’s decision, and the grounds on which the petitioner contends that the decision should be reversed or set aside. True copies of the petition shall be served by registered or certified mail on the county board and all other parties of record in the proceeding. No responsive pleading is required of the county board. In its discretion the court may permit other interested persons to intervene.

(2) Not later than the 30th day after service of the petition, or within such further time as the court may allow, the county board shall transmit to the court the original or a certified copy of the entire record of the proceeding under review; however, by stipulation of all parties to the review proceeding, the record may be shortened. Any party unreasonably refusing to stipulate to limit the record may be taxed by the court for the additional costs. The court may require or permit subsequent corrections or additions to the record when deemed desirable.

(3) If, before the date set for hearing, application is made to the court for leave to present additional evidence to the issues in the case, and it is shown to the satisfaction of the court that the additional evidence is material and that there were good and substantial reasons for failure to present it in the proceeding before the county board, the court may order that the additional evidence be taken before the county board on such conditions as the court deems proper. The county board may modify its findings and decision by reason of the additional evidence and, within a time to be fixed by the court, shall file with the reviewing court, to become a part of the record, the additional evidence, together with any modifications or new findings or decision, or its certificate that it elects to stand on its original findings and decision, as the case may be.

(4) The review shall be conducted by the court without a jury as a suit in equity and shall be confined to the record, except that, in cases of alleged irregularities in procedure before the county board, not shown in the record, testimony thereon may be taken in the court. The court, on request, shall hear oral argument and receive written briefs.

(5) The court may adopt the county board’s findings of fact and affirm the decision of the county board; or it may reverse and set aside the county board’s decision, or reverse and remand for further proceedings, after review of all the facts disclosed by the record, and any additional facts established under subsection (4) of this section. The court thereupon shall enter a judgment. In the case of reversal the court shall make special findings of fact based on evidence in the record and conclusions of law indicating clearly all respects in which the county board’s decision is erroneous.

(6) Any party to the proceedings before the circuit court may appeal from the judgment of that court to the Court of Appeals. Such appeal shall be taken in the manner provided by law for appeals from the circuit courts in suits in equity. [1969 c.495 §13; 1979 c.562 §10; 2003 c.576 §411]

Source: Section 273.880 — Judicial review procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.255 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.255
273.255 Eligibility to purchase state lands
Status: in_force

Any individual who is 18 years of age or older and who is a citizen of the United States, or has declared an intention to become a citizen, may apply to purchase state lands. [1967 c.421 §51 (enacted in lieu of 273.030)]

Source: Section 273.255 — Eligibility to purchase state lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.085 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.085
273.085 Recording copies of documents
Status: in_force

Copies of any document permitted by law to be recorded that are executed by the Director of the Department of State Lands, or executed by the State Land Board before January 1, 1968, and certified by the director, are entitled to record in the office of any county recording officer. Documents affecting the title to real property that are permitted by law to be recorded shall be recorded in the county where such real property is situated; copies of all other documents permitted by law to be recorded that are executed by the Department of State Lands may be recorded in any county designated by the department. [Formerly 273.555; 1969 c.594 §6; 1999 c.803 §4]

Source: Section 273.085 — Recording copies of documents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.870 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.870
274.870 Definitions for ORS 274.870 to 274.879
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 274.870 (Definitions for ORS 274.870 to 274.879) to 274.879 (Financial assurance) :

(1) “Commercial operation” means a project undertaken to generate ocean renewable energy for a purposes other than research, demonstration or personal use and that has financial profit as a goal.

(2) “Ocean renewable energy” means electricity that is generated through:

(a) The conversion of energy contained in the natural properties of the ocean, including but not limited to energy contained in waves and swells, the tides and currents, ocean temperature and salinity gradients; and

(b) Ocean offshore wind power.

(3) “Ocean renewable energy facility” means any energy conversion technology or device that is used as a necessary component of a research project, demonstration project or commercial operation to generate ocean renewable energy, including but not limited to all buoys, anchors, energy collectors, cables, control and transmission lines, and other equipment necessary or useful to the project or operation.

(4) “Person” means a person as defined in ORS 174.100 (Definitions) , a public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , the federal government, when operating in any capacity other than navigational servitude, or any other legal entity.

(5) “Territorial sea” has the meaning given that term in ORS 196.405 (Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515) .

(6) “Territorial Sea Plan” has the meaning given that term in ORS 196.405 (Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515) . [2015 c.386 §1]

Note: 274.870 (Definitions for ORS 274.870 to 274.879) to 274.879 (Financial assurance) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 274.870 — Definitions for ORS 274.870 to 274.879 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.225 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.225
275.225 Sale of county land by private sale
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 275.110 (Order to sell certain county lands) to 275.220 (Procedure upon default or breach under land sale contract) , the governing body of a county may authorize the sale of county land by private sale as provided in this section if each parcel of county land to be sold:

(a) Has a real market value of less than $15,000 on the assessment roll prepared for the county; and

(b) Is unsuited for the construction or placement of a dwelling under applicable zoning ordinances and building codes.

(2) The governing body of the county may publish a notice of the private sale of county land described in subsection (1) of this section in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. The notice must contain a description of the land and must indicate the real market value of the land.

(3) Not earlier than 15 days after publication of the notice, an officer or employee of the county authorized by the governing body of the county to sell the land may sell all or a part of the land, at private sale without further notice, at a price the governing body of the county considers reasonable.

(4) A sale under this section must be made in the manner provided by ORS 275.190 (Cash or installment sale) (1). [1989 c.305 §1; 1997 c.805 §1; 2005 c.243 §7; 2007 c.231 §1; 2007 c.435 §1]

Note: 275.225 (Sale of county land by private sale) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 275 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 275.225 — Sale of county land by private sale; conditions; notice; terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.412 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.412
274.412 Judicial review of declaration of state’s claim
Status: in_force

Any person who is aggrieved by a declaration of the State Land Board made pursuant to ORS 274.406 (Declaration of state’s claim) may seek judicial review of the declaration in the manner provided in ORS chapter 183 for judicial review of final orders in other than contested cases. For purposes of ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) (2), the date three days after the date of mailing of notice under ORS 274.408 (Public notice of claim) (2) shall be considered the date the order is served on the owner. [1995 c.471 §7]

Source: Section 274.412 — Judicial review of declaration of state’s claim , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 272.040 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 272 / Section 272.040
272.040 Acquisition of land for national forests
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 272.050 (County governing body to approve acquisition for national forest) , consent is given to the acquisition by the United States by purchase, gift or condemnation with adequate compensation, of such lands as in the opinion of the United States may be needed for the establishment, consolidation and extension of national forests in this state under the provisions of the Act of March 1, 1911 (36 Stat. 961), as amended.

(2) The State of Oregon retains a concurrent jurisdiction with the United States in and over lands so acquired:

(a) So that civil processes in all cases, and such criminal processes as may issue under the authority of this state against any person charged with the commission of any crime without or within such jurisdiction, may be executed thereon in like manner as if this consent had not been granted.

(b) To tax persons and corporations and their property and transactions on such lands so acquired.

(c) For the purpose specified in ORS 376.505 (Filing statement of route and bond) to 376.540 (Logging roads) , subject, however, to such modification as to the detailed location of any right of way as may be necessary to protect the interests of the United States. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §186]

Source: Section 272.040 — Acquisition of land for national forests; retention of jurisdiction for certain purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors272.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.805 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.805
274.805 Drill sites
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise determined by the Department of State Lands, each well drilled pursuant to the terms of the lease may be drilled or slant drilled to and into the subsurface of the lands covered by the lease from upland or littoral drill sites owned or controlled by the state or owned by or available to the lessee, or from drill sites located upon any filled lands heretofore or hereafter filled, whether contiguous or noncontiguous to the littoral lands or uplands, or from any pier heretofore or hereafter constructed owned by or available to the lessee and available for such purpose, or from platforms or other fixed or floating structures in, on or over the lands covered by the lease or otherwise available to the lessee. [1961 c.619 §16; 1967 c.421 §170]

Source: Section 274.805 — Drill sites , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.180 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.180
271.180 Vacations in municipalities included in port districts
Status: in_force

To the end that adequate facilities for terminal trackage, structures and the instrumentalities of commerce and transportation may be provided in cities and towns located within or forming a part of any port district organized as a municipal corporation in this state, the governing body of such cities and towns, upon the petition of any such port, or corporation empowered to own or operate a railroad, steamship or other transportation terminal, or railroad company entering or operating within such city or town, or owner of property abutting any such terminal, may:

(1) Authorize any port commission, dock commission, common carrier, railroad company or terminal company to occupy, by any structure, trackage or machinery facilitating or necessary to travel, transportation or distribution, any street or public property, or parts thereof, within such city or town, upon such reasonable terms and conditions as the city or town may impose.

(2) Vacate the whole or any part of any street, alley, common or public place, with such restrictions and upon such conditions as the city governing body may deem reasonable and for the public good.

(3) If any railroad company owns or has an exclusive easement upon a definite strip within or along any public street, alley, common or public place, and if the city governing body determines such action to be to the advantage of the public, vacate the street area between the strip so occupied by the railroad company and one property line opposite thereto, condition that the railroad company dedicates for street purposes such portion of such exclusive strip occupied by it as the city governing body may determine upon, and moves its tracks and facilities therefrom onto the street area so vacated. The right and title of the railroad company in the vacated area shall be of the same character as previously owned by it in the exclusive strip which it is required by the city governing body to surrender and dedicate to street purposes.

Source: Section 271.180 — Vacations in municipalities included in port districts; petition; power of common council; vacating street along railroad easement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.910 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.910
274.910 Application and effect
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 274.905 (Definitions for ORS 274.905 to 274.940) to 274.940 (Reservation of historically filled lands or new lands) do not apply to submersible, submerged or new lands fronting upon the Pacific Ocean.

(2) Nothing contained in ORS 274.905 (Definitions for ORS 274.905 to 274.940) to 274.940 (Reservation of historically filled lands or new lands) shall divest the State of Oregon of its rights to minerals, oil, gas and sulfur. [1963 c.376 §§2,9; 1967 c.421 §176; 2015 c.804 §2]

Source: Section 274.910 — Application and effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.335 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.335
275.335 Exchanging land within county forest
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 275.330 (Conveyance of county forests, parks or recreational areas) or 275.340 (Sale or lease of forest products, minerals or oil and gas from county forestland) , the governing body of a county may provide for the exchange of land within a designated county forest for other land when in the judgment of the governing body of the county, supported as provided in subsection (3) of this section, such exchange is for equal value and is in the best interest of the county. Such exchanges shall be authorized under this section only when the land obtained by the county in exchange is immediately incorporated into the designated county forest.

(2) Before making an order for exchange of property, the governing body of the county shall hold a hearing at which objections to the proposed exchange of real property may be heard. Notice of the hearing shall be given by publication weekly for two consecutive weeks, or two publications in all, in a newspaper circulated generally within the county, such notice to describe particularly the property affected. The date of hearing shall be not less than five days following the last date of publication of notice.

(3) The exchange authorized in subsection (1) of this section shall be made by order of the governing body of the county and supported by reports of the value of the properties being exchanged submitted by:

(a) The county assessor; and

(b) The county forester or other qualified agent selected by the governing body.

(4) The exchanges authorized in this section may include any timber on the land involved if the value of such timber is established as provided in subsection (3) of this section.

(5) The governing body of the county shall reserve all rights of way in all lands exchanged as provided in subsection (1) of this section to permit proper administration and management of county lands and forests retained or received in exchange by the county. [1961 c.227 §2; 2005 c.243 §29]

Source: Section 275.335 — Exchanging land within county forest; reserving rights of way , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.145 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.145
273.145 Department powers in exchanges, settlements and indemnifications
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands may enter into contracts with any person owning lands adapted to the purposes of ORS 273.316 (Exchanging state lands to accumulate larger tracts) to 273.345 (Determination of advisability of selection of indemnity lands within national forest reserves) and 273.511 (Acquisition of submersible and swamp lands) , for the subdivision, settlement and sale of all or any portion thereof, under the direction and supervision of the department and such conditions as may be agreed to. [Formerly 273.640; 1969 c.594 §15]

Source: Section 273.145 — Department powers in exchanges, settlements and indemnifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.994 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.994
273.994 Schedule of civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of State Lands shall adopt by rule a schedule establishing the amount of civil penalty that may be imposed for a particular violation 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.

(2) In imposing a penalty under the schedule adopted under subsection (1) of this section, the director shall consider the following factors:

(a) The past history of the person incurring the penalty in taking all feasible steps or procedures necessary or appropriate to correct any violation;

(b) Any prior violations by the person of statutes, rules, orders or authorizations pertaining to the use of state land;

(c) The immediacy and extent to which the violation threatens the public health or safety or the assets of the Common School Fund; and

(d) Any other factors determined by the director to be relevant and consistent with the policies established to implement the provisions 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.

(3) The penalty imposed under this section may be remitted or mitigated upon such terms and conditions as the director determines to be proper and consistent with the protection of the public health and safety and the protection of the assets of the Common School Fund. Upon the request of the person incurring the penalty, the director shall consider evidence of the economic and financial condition of the person in determining whether a penalty shall be remitted or mitigated. [2009 c.341 §3]

Source: Section 273.994 — Schedule of civil penalties; rules; considerations in imposing penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.005 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.005
271.005 Definitions for ORS 271.005 to 271.540
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 271.005 (Definitions for ORS 271.005 to 271.540) to 271.540 (County or city operation of industrial facility) :

(1) “Governing body” means the board or body in which the general legislative power of a political subdivision is vested.

(2) “Governmental body” means the State of Oregon, a political subdivision, the United States of America or an agency thereof.

(3) “Political subdivision” means any local government unit, including, but not limited to, a county, city, town, port, dock commission or district, that exists under the laws of Oregon and has power to levy and collect taxes. [1981 c.787 §2]

Source: Section 271.005 — Definitions for ORS 271.005 to 271.540 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 270.190 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.190
270.190 Disposition of operating fund revenues
Status: in_force

At the end of each biennium, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall transfer from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund to the Capital Projects Fund established by ORS 276.005 (Capital Projects Fund) all revenue from the rental or lease of property described in ORS 270.150 (Proceeds of sale of real property) not expended for administration, taxes, repairs or improvements. [Formerly 273.628; 1993 c.500 §12]

Source: Section 270.190 — Disposition of operating fund revenues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors270.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 272.015 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 272 / Section 272.015
272.015 Service of process
Status: in_force

All civil or criminal process issued under the authority of this state may be executed by the proper officers of this state upon any person amenable to the process within the limits of lands acquired by the United States under ORS 272.020 (Conveyance of site to United States for aid to navigation) , 272.030 (Acquisition of land for federal buildings) , 272.033 (Fort Stevens) and 272.036 (Oregon City canal) in like manner and to the same effect as if those sections had not been enacted. [1967 c.421 §181]

Source: Section 272.015 — Service of process , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors272.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.929 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.929
274.929 Right of nonpublic riparian owner to purchase certain new lands
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the United States, while engaged in the promotion of navigation, creates new lands upon submersible or submerged lands owned by the state and the adjoining or opposite upland or riparian land on the same side of the body of water is owned by other than a public body, the nonpublic riparian owner has the right to purchase the new lands as provided in this section.

(2) A nonpublic riparian owner entitled to purchase the new lands under subsection (1) of this section shall pay to the Department of State Lands for the new lands a sum equal to the difference between the value of the tract, consisting of the new lands and the adjoining or opposite upland on the same side of the body of water, and the value of the adjoining or opposite upland before the creation of the new lands 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 nonpublic riparian owner within six months after the date of the receipt by the nonpublic riparian owner of actual official notice by the department of the creation of the new lands, the sum equal to the difference between the value of the tract, consisting of the new lands and the adjoining or opposite upland on the same side of the body of water, and the value of the adjoining or opposite upland before the creation of the new lands and administrative costs incurred by the department with respect to the new lands. If the nonpublic riparian owner fails to make payment for the new lands as provided in this subsection, the department, after the expiration of the six-month period, may dispose of the new lands as provided in ORS 274.915 (Lease or disposal of new lands) .

(3) If a nonpublic riparian owner and the department cannot agree on the sum to be paid under subsection (2) of this section, the sum to be paid shall be determined by three appraisers, one appointed by the nonpublic riparian owner, one by the department, and the third by the first two, and their determination shall be final. The cost of the third appraiser shall be borne equally by the nonpublic riparian owner and the department.

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 274.905 (Definitions for ORS 274.905 to 274.940) (2), this section applies only to new lands created on or after October 5, 1973. [1973 c.203 §2; 2015 c.804 §4]

Source: Section 274.929 — Right of nonpublic riparian owner to purchase certain new lands; price determination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.523 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.523
273.523 Sale of forest products on state lands
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands may sell and dispose of the forest products on lands of the State of Oregon that have not been designated Common School Forest Lands under ORS 530.460 (Lands suited for growing forest products to be designated Common School Forest Lands and withdrawn from sale) , regardless of acreage and in such quantities to each purchaser as the department shall prescribe. If the value of the forest products, as appraised under ORS 273.525 (Appraisal of forest products) , exceeds $25,000, the department shall sell the forest products to the highest and best bidder at public auction, or through sealed bids, as the department may determine prior to offering the forest products for sale. [Formerly 273.521]

Source: Section 273.523 — Sale of forest products on state lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.885 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.885
274.885 Lease of kelp fields
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands may lease submerged lands owned by the State of Oregon for the purpose of harvesting kelp and other seaweed after consultation with the State Fish and Wildlife Commission. [Formerly 274.010; 1967 c.421 §172; 1993 c.298 §1; 2011 c.713 §4]

Source: Section 274.885 — Lease of kelp fields , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.318 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.318
275.318 Sale or lease of land located in industrial use zone
Status: in_force

(1) When the governing body of a county sells or leases real property acquired in any manner by the county, if that property is located in an area planned and zoned for industrial use under an acknowledged comprehensive plan of the county, the governing body may order all the moneys paid to the county under the terms of the sale be deposited with the county treasurer and credited to a special fund created by the governing body and designated the Industrial Development Revolving Fund of the county.

(2) The county treasurer shall disburse the moneys in the Industrial Development Revolving Fund of the county only upon the written order of the county governing body and only for the purposes set forth in subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The governing body of a county may expend moneys in an Industrial Development Revolving Fund created under this section only for:

(a) The engineering, improvement, rehabilitation, construction, operation or maintenance, in whole or in part, including the preproject planning costs, of any development project authorized 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) or 280.500 (County economic development plan) that is located in the county and that could directly result in one of the following activities:

(A) Manufacturing or other industrial production;

(B) Agricultural development or food processing;

(C) Aquacultural development or seafood processing;

(D) Development or improved utilization of natural resources;

(E) Operation of convention facilities or trade centers;

(F) Operation of transportation or freight facilities; and

(G) Other activities that represent new technology or types of economic enterprise the county governing body determines are needed to diversify the economic base of the county.

(b) Construction of off-site transportation or utility infrastructure that is necessary or appropriate to serve the development project.

(4) If moneys from the sale of county property located in an area planned and zoned for industrial use are not credited to the Industrial Development Revolving Fund of the county, those moneys shall be distributed as provided in ORS 275.275 (Distribution of proceeds) .

(5) The governing body of a county may sell, lease or convey the real property described in this section, including any part thereof or interest therein, at public or private sale, with or without advertisement, and do all acts necessary to the accomplishment of the sale, lease or conveyance. [1983 c.494 §1; 2013 c.248 §1]

Note: 275.318 (Sale or lease of land located in industrial use zone) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 275 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 275.318 — Sale or lease of land located in industrial use zone; Industrial Development Revolving Fund; use of proceeds of sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.800 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.800
274.800 Bonds
Status: in_force

Sufficient bonding requirements, as determined by the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, shall be specified to secure to the State of Oregon performance and the faithful compliance by the lessee with the terms of the lease, and further to secure adjacent landowners and the public generally as to all proper claims for damages arising from operations thereunder. [1961 c.619 §14]

Source: Section 274.800 — Bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.356 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.356
273.356 Definitions for ORS 273.356 to 273.375
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 273.356 (Definitions for ORS 273.356 to 273.375) to 273.375 (Acquisition by state of applicant’s interest) , unless the context requires otherwise, “grantee” includes the successor in interest of a grantee. [Derived from 1967 c.422 §1]

Source: Section 273.356 — Definitions for ORS 273.356 to 273.375 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.954 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.954
274.954 Declaration of state’s claim
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the adoption of a final report by the State Land Board under ORS 274.952 (Determination of state interest in historically filled lands) , the board shall declare the nature and extent of the state’s claim to any interest that remains or is vested in the State of Oregon with respect to historically filled lands described in the report.

(2) A declaration made by the board pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be binding upon the State of Oregon with respect to the interest, if any, of the State of Oregon in historically filled lands described in the declaration.

(3) A declaration under this section is not a final order as defined in ORS 183.310 (Definitions for chapter) .

(4) Nothing contained in 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. [2015 c.804 §9]

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

Source: Section 274.954 — Declaration of state’s claim; effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.430 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.430
274.430 State ownership of meandered lakes
Status: in_force

(1) All meandered lakes are declared to be navigable and public waters. The waters thereof are declared to be of public character. The title to the submersible and submerged lands of such meandered lakes, which are not included in the valid terms of a grant or conveyance from the State of Oregon, is vested in the State of Oregon.

(2) ORS 274.430 (State ownership of meandered lakes) to 274.450 (Acquisition of riparian rights by department) shall not apply to any nonnavigable lakes lying within the boundaries of any duly organized and incorporated drainage district which was in existence on January 1, 1921.

(3) Nothing in this section impairs the title of any upland or riparian owner to or any vested rights in land which was added prior to May 25, 1921, by natural accretion or reliction to the lands of such upland owner. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §132]

Source: Section 274.430 — State ownership of meandered lakes; status as navigable and public waters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 271.190 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.190
271.190 Consent of owners of adjoining property
Status: in_force

No vacation of all or part of a street, alley, common or public place shall take place under ORS 271.180 (Vacations in municipalities included in port districts) unless the consent of the persons owning the property immediately adjoining that part of the street or alley to be vacated is obtained thereto in writing and filed with the auditor or clerk of the city or town. No vacation shall be made of any street, alley, public place or part thereof, if within 5,000 feet of the harbor or pierhead line of the port, unless the port commission, or other bodies having jurisdiction over docks and wharves in the port district involved, approves the proposed vacation in writing.

Source: Section 271.190 — Consent of owners of adjoining property; other required approval , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors271.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.780 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.780
274.780 Conditions in leases and permits
Status: in_force

(1) The form of lease shall contain, in addition to other provisions deemed necessary and desirable by the Department of State Lands, after consultation with the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and other interested agencies, boards and commissions, the provisions of ORS 274.780 (Conditions in leases and permits) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) .

(2) The form of a permit shall contain, in addition to other provisions deemed necessary and desirable by the Department of State Lands, after consultation with the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and other interested agencies, boards and commissions, the provisions of ORS 274.785 (Exclusive rights granted by lease) (3).

(3) All leases and other instruments required in carrying out ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) shall be executed by the Department of State Lands. All bonds, contracts and other instruments required by ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) to 274.860 (Protection and location of filled lands) for the protection of the interests of this state and political subdivisions, persons and property therein shall be executed and delivered to the department. [1961 c.619 §§9,28; 2003 c.253 §23]

Source: Section 274.780 — Conditions in leases and permits; execution; delivery of bonds or contracts to department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.840 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.840
274.840 Continuation of lease after cessation of production
Status: in_force

In the event production on the leasehold shall cease at any time or from time to time, before or after the expiration of the primary term of the lease, the lease shall nevertheless continue in full force and effect if the lessee shall, within six months after the cessation of production or within such longer period of time as the Department of State Lands may authorize, commence and thereafter prosecute with reasonable diligence drilling, deepening, repairing, redrilling or other operations for the restoration of production of oil, gas or sulfur from the leased lands. [1961 c.619 §15]

Source: Section 274.840 — Continuation of lease after cessation of production , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.250 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.250
275.250 Notice to county assessor of sale or resale
Status: in_force

Upon any sale or resale as provided in ORS 275.110 (Order to sell certain county lands) to 275.220 (Procedure upon default or breach under land sale contract) , the governing body of the county shall notify the county assessor thereof. [Amended by 2005 c.243 §18]

Source: Section 275.250 — Notice to county assessor of sale or resale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.165 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.165
273.165 Oath and bond of director
Status: in_force

Before entering upon the duties of office, the Director of the Department of State Lands shall take an oath to perform faithfully the duties of the director. The director shall give to the state a fidelity bond, with one or more corporate sureties authorized to do business in this state, in a penal sum fixed by the State Land Board. The premium on the bond shall be paid from moneys available for the payment of expenses of the Department of State Lands. [1967 c.616 §7]

Source: Section 273.165 — Oath and bond of director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.280 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.280
274.280 Surveys and plans for reclamation of lands
Status: in_force

In addition to its powers under ORS 274.210 (Authority of department to contract for drainage and reclamation of certain lands) to 274.260 (Title of riparian owners) , the Department of State Lands may cause reclamation surveys, plans and specifications to be made for the reclaiming of any unsold swamp lands and submersible lands under the control of the department. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §127; 1969 c.594 §42]

Source: Section 274.280 — Surveys and plans for reclamation of lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.404 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.404
274.404 Administrative determination of navigable waterway
Status: in_force

(1) On or before July 1, 1996, the State Land Board shall adopt by rule a procedure that is consistent with ORS 274.400 (Definition for ORS 274.400 to 274.412) to 274.412 (Judicial review of declaration of state’s claim) by which the board and the Department of State Lands shall make a final administrative determination as to whether a waterway or part of a waterway is navigable, and if so, the extent of the interest claimed by the State of Oregon in the navigable portion of the waterway.

(2) The rules adopted under subsection (1) of this section shall incorporate the following procedures that the board and the department shall follow:

(a) The board may direct the department to make a determination of navigability if there is sufficient economic justification or if there is a broad and substantial public interest. If the board so directs, the department shall conduct a study to make the determination.

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

(c) Upon completion of a study directed under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the department shall prepare and submit to the board a draft report setting forth the department’s findings and conclusions as to whether the waterway or part of the waterway under study is navigable and, if so, the extent of the State of Oregon’s interest in the waterway or part of the waterway.

(d) 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 waterway and an opportunity for the public to submit written comments on the draft report and to submit testimony or other evidence concerning the navigability of the affected waterway or part of the waterway or the State of Oregon’s interest in the waterway or part of the waterway.

(e) Following the public hearing, the board may adopt the draft report submitted by the department 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. [1995 c.471 §4]

Source: Section 274.404 — Administrative determination of navigable waterway; rules; procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.210 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.210
275.210 Filing of purchase agreement
Status: in_force

(1) A purchase agreement made pursuant to ORS 275.190 (Cash or installment sale) or 275.200 (Sale of land not sold by sheriff) must be filed with the clerk, accountant or secretary, as the case may be, of the county in which the real property is situated.

(2) An assignment of a purchase agreement, or of an interest in the purchase agreement or of an interest in the property described in the purchase agreement, is not valid unless it is in writing, subscribed by the holder of the purchase agreement and filed with the county clerk of the county in which the land is situated. [Amended by 1983 c.310 §15; 1991 c.67 §65; 2005 c.243 §5]

Source: Section 275.210 — Filing of purchase agreement; assignment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.107 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.107
273.107 Legacy Unclaimed Property School Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Legacy Unclaimed Property School Fund within the Common School Fund.

(2) The Legacy Unclaimed Property School Fund consists of moneys transferred to the fund under section 7, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2021.

(3) Interest earned by the fund is credited to the Common School Fund.

(4) Moneys in the Legacy Unclaimed Property School Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of State Lands for the department’s costs of administering the fund.

(5) The department shall transfer moneys from the Legacy Unclaimed Property School Fund to the Common School Fund as required under ORS 116.253 (Recovery of escheated property) (1) and Article VIII, section 2 (1)(b), of the Oregon Constitution.

(6) The department may transfer moneys from the fund to the Unclaimed Property and Estates Fund to cover valid claims against the Unclaimed Property and Estates Fund only if:

(a) After transferring all available moneys to the Unclaimed Property and Estates Fund from the Unclaimed Property School Fund under ORS 273.108 (Unclaimed Property School Fund) (5), there are insufficient moneys available to cover the claim; and

(b) The claim is against moneys that were transferred to the Legacy Unclaimed Property School Fund under section 7, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2021. [2021 c.424 §4]

Source: Section 273.107 — Legacy Unclaimed Property School Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.035 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.035
273.035 Governor is chairperson of board
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor shall act as chairperson of the State Land Board. The board shall establish rules under ORS 183.325 (Delegation of rulemaking authority to named officer or employee) to 183.410 (Agency determination of applicability of rule or statute to petitioner) for holding regular meetings and the means whereby timely notification of regular meetings may be given.

(2) Two members of the board constitute a quorum to transact business and exercise all rights, duties and powers of the board.

(3) The board shall give six days’ public notice by delivery personally to each member and by mail to each wire service, newspaper, radio or television station requesting such notice prior to each meeting.

(4) A special meeting may be called at any time upon notice by the Governor, or by a majority of the members of the board. [1967 c.616 §5; 1973 c.406 §1; 1989 c.284 §1]

Source: Section 273.035 — Governor is chairperson of board; rules; quorum; meetings; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.326 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.326
273.326 Compromise with owners of state lands unlawfully acquired
Status: in_force

In all cases where the Department of State Lands believes that any lands were acquired from the state by fraud or in violation of the laws relating to the disposal thereof, it may:

(1) Enter into contracts with the persons asserting ownership thereto for the subdivision and sale thereof on conditions agreed upon by the contracting parties; or

(2) Exchange or accept in lieu thereof other lands suitable for settlement and development or valuable for timber. The department may enter into contracts for disposal and settlement of such other lands as in the case of the lands first mentioned in this section. [Formerly 273.660; 1969 c.594 §26]

Source: Section 273.326 — Compromise with owners of state lands unlawfully acquired; disposal of lands received through compromise , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.500 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.500
273.500 Access to public access sites
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Public access site” means a site on state public lands where the public may access the lands for recreational use of a floatable natural waterway.

(b) “State public lands” means any land, or improvements thereon, owned by the State of Oregon.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Before a state agency may restrict or close access to a public access site, the agency shall post notice on the agency’s website for 30 days prior to the date that the restriction or closure is proposed to take effect.

(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply to a restriction or closure for:

(A) An emergency, including but not limited to an emergency related to a domestic water supply source.

(B) Fire prevention pursuant to the provisions of ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) to 401.236 (Rules) or 477.535 (Forester may proclaim forestland subject to restricted uses) to 477.550 (Violation of restrictions) .

(C) Critical wildlife management activities.

(D) A restriction or closure adopted by rule by the State Land Board.

(E) A temporary restriction or closure, if the restriction or closure is for not more than 30 days.

(F) A temporary restriction or closure, if the restriction or closure is for routine maintenance or construction and lasts for more than 30 days.

(3) On or before January 1 of each year, any state agency that restricted, closed, opened or reopened access to a public access site in the previous calendar year, not including closures or restrictions lasting less than 24 hours, shall submit a report to the State Marine Board and the Legislative Assembly that describes:

(a) The number and location of restrictions or closures to public access sites in the previous calendar year, including any restrictions or closures that were found to be exempt from public notice requirements under subsection (2)(b) of this section;

(b) The reasons for any restrictions or closures identified under paragraph (a) of this subsection;

(c) The number and location of public access sites that the agency opened in the previous calendar year;

(d) The number and location of public access sites that had been closed and that the agency reopened in the previous calendar year; and

(e) The number and location of public access sites where access had been restricted and where the agency restored access in the previous calendar year.

(4) The State Marine Board shall compile and make public information in the reports received under subsection (3) of this section, by means including a website with a map of the reported public access sites.

(5) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the jurisdiction or responsibility of any state agency with respect to the operation of boats, hunting and fishing seasons, method of take or limits for hunting and fishing, water pollution or fire control, except that a state agency shall endeavor to perform the agency’s responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the provisions of this section.

(6) State agencies may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section.

(7) This section may not be interpreted to:

(a) Restrict the federal navigational servitude; or

(b) Restrict or expand any rights a person has under existing common law. [2019 c.409 §1; 2021 c.159 §1]

Note: 273.500 (Access to public access sites) 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 273.500 — Access to public access sites; notice of proposed restriction or closure; reports; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.030 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.030
275.030 Sale of real estate not in use for county purposes
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by statute, the county governing body may, whenever it deems it to the best interest of the county so to do, sell and convey, 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) , any real estate owned by the county and not in use for county purposes. The sale shall be directed by an order of the county governing body entered upon the journals.

(2) A county may sell and convey real estate owned by the county in a manner provided in ORS chapter 271 if the real estate was not acquired by foreclosure for nonpayment of real property taxes and the county governing body deems it not to the best interest of the county to sell and convey in the manner provided 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) . [Amended by 1981 c.602 §1; 1983 c.537 §1; 2001 c.649 §1]

Source: Section 275.030 — Sale of real estate not in use for county purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.780 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.780
273.780 Retention of mineral and geothermal resource rights by state
Status: in_force

(1) Mineral and geothermal resource rights in real property owned by any state agency and mineral and geothermal resource rights retained as an interest in lands previously sold, granted or otherwise conveyed by the state or any agency thereof are property of the State of Oregon. Except as provided in ORS 273.785 (Application of ORS 273.551 and 273.775 to 273.790) and 273.787 (Release and transfer of mineral or geothermal resource rights) , proceeds therefrom shall accrue to the Common School Fund, and the State Land Board is declared to be the state agency acting for the state in any transaction respecting such mineral and geothermal resource rights.

(2) In addition to applicable requirements of ORS chapter 522, such mineral and geothermal resource rights shall be subject to exploration permit or lease by the Department of State Lands, in accordance with rules and conditions established by law or adopted by the department.

(3) Except as provided in ORS 273.787 (Release and transfer of mineral or geothermal resource rights) , the mineral and geothermal resource rights shall be retained by the state in the absence of a finding by the State Land Board upon adequate facts presented to it that their sale or exchange is for the purpose of obtaining the greatest benefit for the people of this state, consistent with the conservation of lands under its jurisdiction under sound techniques of land management. [1974 c.51 §2; 1975 c.552 §40; 2005 c.60 §2; 2013 c.256 §1]

Source: Section 273.780 — Retention of mineral and geothermal resource rights by state; exploration permit or lease; sale or exchange , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.071 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.071
273.071 Oaths
Status: in_force

(1) At all hearings pertaining to lands owned by the state, the Director of the Department of State Lands may administer oaths and take depositions. The State Land Board may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents or other necessary written information.

(2) If any person served with a subpoena issued under this section fails to obey the subpoena without legal excuse, or refuses to testify on matters on which the person lawfully may be interrogated, the procedure provided in ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) shall be followed to compel obedience. [Formerly 273.430]

Source: Section 273.071 — Oaths; depositions; subpoenas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.197 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.197
273.197 Agreements to provide interpretive services
Status: in_force

(1) In order to further the interpretive and educational functions of state lands in Oregon, the Director of the Department of State Lands may enter into an agreement with a private, nonprofit scientific, historic or educational organization organized solely for the purpose of providing interpretive services for state lands facilities in Oregon.

(2) An organization entering into an agreement with the director under subsection (1) of this section may:

(a) Provide educational or interpretive material for sale at state lands facilities;

(b) Acquire display materials and equipment for exhibits at state lands facilities;

(c) Provide support for interpretive or educational programs at state lands facilities;

(d) Provide support for state lands facility libraries; or

(e) Provide support for other interpretive projects related to a specific state lands facility.

(3) If the director enters into an agreement with an organization under subsection (1) of this section, the Department of State Lands may:

(a) Provide incidental personnel services for the organization’s interpretive program; and

(b) Provide space at a state lands facility for the display and sale of materials provided by the organization.

(4) Any money received from the sale of publications or other materials provided by an organization pursuant to an agreement entered into under this section shall be retained by the organization for use in the interpretive or educational services of the state lands facility for which the organization provides interpretive services.

(5) As used in this section, “state lands facility” includes a recreational, historical, educational, research or scenic attraction owned by or under the control of the State of Oregon and administered by the Department of State Lands. [2003 c.253 §29]

Source: Section 273.197 — Agreements to provide interpretive services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 270.020 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.020
270.020 Title to property
Status: in_force

Title to any parcel of land held by a state agency shall be in the name of the state, by and through the state agency controlling the parcel. [Formerly 273.195]

Source: Section 270.020 — Title to property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors270.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 273.251 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.251
273.251 Classification of state lands
Status: in_force

Unless the context or a specially applicable definition requires otherwise, state lands are classified as follows:

(1) “Agricultural college lands.” Lands granted to the state by the Act of July 2, 1862 (12 Stat. 503), and otherwise, for the support and maintenance of Oregon State University.

(2) “Farmlands.” Lands acquired by deed, gift, operation of law, or by the foreclosure of mortgages taken to secure loans from the common school, agricultural college, university or other funds.

(3) “Indemnity lands.” Lands selected to satisfy losses in sections 16 and 36, as provided by sections 851 and 852 of title 43, United States Code, as amended, or any other laws of the United States.

(4) “School lands”:

(a) Sections 16 and 36 in each township granted to the state by the Act of February 14, 1859 (11 Stat. 383).

(b) Lands selected for internal improvements under the Act of September 4, 1841 (5 Stat. 455), and diverted for common schools with the consent of Congress by the Joint Resolution of February 9, 1871 (16 Stat. 595).

(c) Lands selected for capitol building purposes under the Act of February 14, 1859 (11 Stat. 383).

(d) Lands included in the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve as described in ORS 273.553 (South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve) (1)(a).

(5) “Swamp lands.” Lands claimed by the state under the Act of September 28, 1850 (9 Stat. 519), and extended to the State of Oregon by the Act of March 12, 1860 (12 Stat. 3).

(6) “Submerged lands.” Lands defined as submerged by ORS 274.005 (Definitions) .

(7) “Submersible lands.” Lands defined as submersible by ORS 274.005 (Definitions) .

(8) “University lands.” Lands granted to the state under the Act of February 14, 1859 (11 Stat. 383), for the support and maintenance of the University of Oregon. [Formerly 273.010; 1969 c.594 §19; 1997 c.321 §1; 2003 c.14 §132; 2021 c.139 §3]

Source: Section 273.251 — Classification of state lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors273.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.250 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.250
274.250 Nonperformance
Status: in_force

(1) Upon failure of any parties having contracts with the state for construction of drainage and reclamation works to begin the same within the time specified by the contract, or to complete the same within the time or in accordance with the specifications of the contract, the Department of State Lands shall give such parties written notice of such failure. If the parties have failed to proceed with the work or to conform to the specifications of the contract on or before the 60th day after the sending of such notice, the contract and all work constructed thereunder is forfeited to the state.

(2) Upon forfeiture, the department shall immediately give notice once every week for a period of four weeks in some newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the work is situated, and in one newspaper of general circulation in this state, declaring the forfeiture of the contract, and that upon a day stated in the notice proposals will be received at the office of the department for the purchase of incomplete works and for the completion of the contract, the time for receiving such bids to be not earlier than the 60th day after issuance of the last notice of the forfeiture. The sales shall be for cash to the highest responsible bidder. The money received from the sale of the partially completed works under this section shall first be applied to the expenses incurred by the state in their forfeiture and disposal, and any surplus shall be paid into the State Treasury and become a part of the Common School Fund.

(3) The contractors may appeal from the decision of the department. The appeal shall be heard in chambers by the circuit court of the district wherein the head works of the drainage system are situated. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §125]

Source: Section 274.250 — Nonperformance; action by department; appeal from decision of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 274.905 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.905
274.905 Definitions for ORS 274.905 to 274.940
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 274.905 (Definitions for ORS 274.905 to 274.940) to 274.940 (Reservation of historically filled lands or new lands) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Historically filled lands” means those lands protruding above the line of ordinary high water, whether or not connected with the adjoining or opposite upland or riparian lands on the same side of the body of water, that were created upon submersible or submerged lands by artificial fill or deposit before May 28, 1963.

(b) “Historically filled lands” does not include bridges, wharves and similar structures constructed upon submersible or submerged lands by other than artificial fill or deposit.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “New lands” means those lands protruding above the line of ordinary high water, whether or not connected with the adjoining or opposite upland or riparian lands on the same side of the body of water that were created upon submersible or submerged lands by artificial fill or deposit on or after May 28, 1963.

(b) “New lands” does not include bridges, wharves and similar structures constructed upon submersible or submerged lands by other than artificial fill or deposit.

(3) “Public body” means the State of Oregon or any port organized under the laws of this state or any dock commission of any city of this state. [1963 c.376 §1; 1967 c.421 §175; 1973 c.328 §1; 2015 c.804 §1]

Source: Section 274.905 — Definitions for ORS 274.905 to 274.940 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors274.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 275.188 — OR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 275 / Section 275.188
275.188 Definitions for ORS 275.110 to 275.250
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 275.110 (Order to sell certain county lands) to 275.250 (Notice to county assessor of sale or resale) , “purchase agreement” means a purchase money mortgage, a purchase money trust deed, a land sale contract or any other written purchase agreement other than an earnest money agreement that requires payment of an earnest money deposit upon execution and payment of the outstanding balance in one additional payment.

(2) As used in ORS 275.190 (Cash or installment sale) , “for cash,” when used to describe the terms of a sale of county property, includes a sale pursuant to an earnest money agreement that requires payment of an earnest money deposit upon execution and payment of the outstanding balance in one additional payment. [2005 c.243 §2]

Note: 275.188 (Definitions for ORS 275.110 to 275.250) was added to and made a part of 275.110 (Order to sell certain county lands) to 275.250 (Notice to county assessor of sale or resale) by legislative action but was not added to any other series in ORS chapter 275. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 275.188 — Definitions for ORS 275.110 to 275.250 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors275.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).