Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 141 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE LANDS
Division 71 - ONSHORE MINERALS PROSPECTING AND LEASING RULES
Section 141-071-0460 - Mineral Prospecting Permit Required
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 141-071-0460
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
No person shall conduct mechanized exploration operations on, in, or under land or mineral rights owned by the State of Oregon and under the jurisdiction of the Division without a permit or lease issued pursuant to these regulations. Casual prospecting, using hand tools, may be conducted without a Division of State Lands Mineral Prospecting Permit provided that the land surface is otherwise available for public access. Please note that state parks, state tree nurseries, streams, lakes, and waterways are made unavailable or require additional permits under other state agency regulations.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 273
Stats. Implemented: ORS 273 .780 - ORS 273 .790
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