Title 43, Mineral Resources

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…

There is created a State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries.

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…

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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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 …

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…