OAR 629-042-2010: Definitions

(1) “Claimant” means: (a) Any party that has incurred economic or property damages as described in ORS 477.089(2); or (b) The State Forester or forest protective association that has borne recoverable suppression expenses as described in ORS 477.068, and subject to the provisions of ORS 477.120. (2) “Fund” means the Prescribed Fire Claims Fund established by Section 15, chapter 611, Oregon Laws 2023. (3) “Prescribed Fire” or “Prescribed burning” means the planned application and confinement of fire to wildland fuels as defined in OAR 629-044-1005(k) on lands selected in advance of that application.