OAR 141-070-0000: Purpose

Edition: Current OARD snapshotEffective: 1988-09-19Last verified: 2026-09-07

The purpose of these rules is to provide a uniform system for leasing onshore oil and gas rights to individuals, corporations, and public bodies to encourage exploration and extraction of the state-owned oil and gas resources. These rules are promulgated and will be administered by the Division of State Lands under the authorities of ORS 273.551 et seq. and 273.775 et seq.

Official history and status

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 273

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 273.780 - 273.790

History: LB 3-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-19-88

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