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Oregon Statutes, Title 43

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Title 43, Mineral Resources

5 chapters · 261 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 43261 Ch 517122 Ch 52250 Ch 52347 Ch 52029 Ch 51613

13 sections·Filtered byTitle 43✕Ch 516✕

ORS 516.010 Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) “Board” means the governing board of the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries established pursuant to ORS 516.080. (2) “Department” means the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries established pursuant to ORS 516.020. (3) “Mi…
ORS 516.020 Creation of department
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There is created a State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries.
ORS 516.030 Duties of department
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The State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries shall: (1) Initiate and conduct studies and surveys of the geological and mineral resources of the state and their commercial utility. (2) Conduct as a continuing project a geological survey of Oregon, including quadrangle ge…
ORS 516.035 Powers of department
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The State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries may: (1) Make or have made qualitative and quantitative determinations of ores and minerals that are submitted for such purpose and that are from within the State of Oregon. The department shall mail to the sender of such ore…

ORS 516.061 Department surcharge to fund electronic permitting system; reduction

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(1) The State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries may impose and collect a surcharge as a percentage of each invoice generated by the department’s electronic permitting system. The surcharge percentage rate is 10.7 percent. (2)(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this s…

ORS 516.070 Geology and Mineral Industries Account; subaccounts; sources; uses

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(1) There is established in the General Fund of the State Treasury an account to be known as the Geology and Mineral Industries Account. All moneys received by the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries shall be paid over to the State Treasurer and by the State Treasu…

ORS 516.080 Governing board; members; term; confirmation; meetings; compensation and expenses; quorum

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(1) The State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries shall be administered by a governing board composed of five citizens of Oregon appointed by the Governor. (2)(a) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before…

ORS 516.090 General duties and powers of board; rules

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(1) The governing board of the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries shall: (a) Direct and review the performance of the State Geologist and the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries in carrying out its duties and responsibilities pursuant to this chapte…

ORS 516.100 Reports and publications of department

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(1) The State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries shall have prepared, printed and published reports, pamphlets, charts and maps, embracing the matters addressed in ORS 516.030 and ORS chapters 517, 520 and 522. All maps, charts, special bulletins and other publications …

ORS 516.120 State Geologist; appointment; qualifications

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(1) The position of State Geologist within the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries is created. In consultation with the Governor, the governing board of the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries shall appoint the State Geologist. (2) The State Geologis…

ORS 516.130 Duties of State Geologist; bond; employment of personnel; report to board

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(1) The State Geologist shall be covered by a bond as set forth in ORS 291.011. (2) The State Geologist may employ qualified persons subject to any applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law. (3) The State Geologist shall report to the governing board of the State…

ORS 516.133 Prohibited activities; conflicts of interest

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(1) No member of the staff of the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries shall hold a direct pecuniary interest in or accept compensation from an industry regulated by the department. (2) No member of the staff of the department shall: (a) Hold a direct pecuniary inte…

ORS 516.135 Avoidance of ground water resource contamination; department actions

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(1) In carrying out its duties related to mineral resources, mineral industries and geology, the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries shall act in a manner that is consistent with the goal set forth in ORS 468B.155. (2) In order to assist in the development of a sta…