ORS 273.830: Elliott State Research Forest; rules.

(1) The state forest formerly known as the Elliott State Forest shall be known as the Elliott State Research Forest. (2) The State Land Board shall manage, control and protect the forest for the dedicated purpose of maintaining a world-class research forest. (3) The Department of State Lands may take any action necessary for the management of the forest, including but not limited to: (a) Adopting rules in compliance with ORS chapter 183; (b) Adopting policies and plans; (c) Entering into intergovernmental agreements; and (d) Convening advisory committees. (4) The Director of the Department of State Lands has all authority to procure, or supervise the procurement of, goods and services related to the management of the forest, including but not limited to personal services and professional services related to facilities used for management of the forest. Exercise of procurement authority under this subsection is not subject to the Public Contracting Code. [2025 c.325 §2]