ORS 390.971
Department duties and powers

  • rules

(1)

Within the exterior boundaries of areas under its administration that are included in the right of way selected for an Oregon recreation trail as provided in ORS 390.950 (Short title) to 390.989 (Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989) and 390.995 (Criminal penalties) (2), the State Parks and Recreation Department may do any of the following:

(a)

Enter into written cooperative agreements with landowners, federal agencies, other state agencies, local governments, private organizations and individuals in order to provide for the development, operation, maintenance, location and relocation of the trail. Where the trail crosses commercial forestland, such agreement shall make reasonable provision for temporary relocation reasonably required for commercial forest management.

(b)

Subject to limitations set forth in ORS 390.950 (Short title) to 390.989 (Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989) and 390.995 (Criminal penalties) (2), acquire lands or interests in lands by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds or exchange, or with funds obtained under ORS 390.980 (Funds for purposes of ORS 390.950 to 390.989).

(2)

The department, in the exercise of its exchange authority, may accept title to any nonstate-owned property within a trail right of way, and, in exchange therefor, the department may convey to the grantor of such property any state-owned property under its jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of any state agency consenting to such exchange that the department or the applicable consenting state agency classifies as suitable for exchange or other disposal. The values of the properties so exchanged either shall be approximately equal or, if they are not approximately equal, the values shall be equalized by the payment of cash to the grantor or to the department or applicable consenting state agency as the circumstances require.

(3)

If lands included in an Oregon recreation trail right of way are outside the exterior boundaries of state or federally administered areas, the department shall attempt, and any local governments involved shall be encouraged, to enter into written cooperative agreements with landowners, local government, private organizations and individuals in order to develop, administer and maintain the trails and to acquire, develop and administer such lands or interests therein. However, if the department or local governments fail or are unable to enter into such agreements or to acquire such lands or interests therein within one year after the selection of the right of way, the department may acquire private lands or interests therein by donation, exchange or purchase with donated or appropriated funds and may develop and administer such lands or interests therein. Exchanges shall be governed by the provisions of subsection (2) of this section.

(4)

Oregon recreation trails shall be administered, protected, developed and maintained by the department, or as provided under subsection (1)(a) of this section, to retain their natural, scenic and historic features. Along trails in more remote areas, provision may be made for campsites, shelters and related public-use facilities. Other uses, including reasonable crossings for motor vehicles, public utilities and water pipes and ditches, that will not substantially interfere with the nature and purposes of the trails may be permitted or authorized, as appropriate. The use of motorized vehicles by the general public along any such Oregon recreation trail is prohibited. However, the department shall authorize the use of motorized vehicles when, in its judgment, such vehicles are necessary to meet emergencies, trail construction and maintenance needs or to enable adjacent landowners or land users to have reasonable access to their lands or timber rights. The fact that private lands are included in an Oregon recreation trail by cooperative agreement of a landowner does not preclude the owner of such lands or agents of the owner from using motorized vehicles on or across such trails or adjacent lands from time to time in accordance with such agreement. Except to the extent otherwise provided by law, the state laws, rules and regulations applicable to lands or areas included in any Oregon recreation trail shall continue to apply. Nothing in ORS 390.950 (Short title) to 390.989 (Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989) and 390.995 (Criminal penalties) (2) prohibits the use of roads existing on private lands on September 9, 1971, which may cross or traverse portions of the trail right of way, nor shall ORS 390.950 (Short title) to 390.989 (Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989) and 390.995 (Criminal penalties) (2) prevent trails from crossing such roads.

(5)

The department shall endeavor to induce agreements with appropriate state and federal agencies to provide for youth work projects to assist in the construction and maintenance of trails that are part of the Oregon recreation trails system.

(6)

The department shall endeavor, when it considers such to be appropriate, to develop and enhance the educational values and opportunities of Oregon recreation trails. In this connection the department shall cooperate with schools, educators and other interested persons or groups in developing and utilizing techniques and materials to demonstrate to and inform the trail-using public of various scenic and natural features visible along or from such trails, including geological, botanical, historical, zoological and similar features.

(7)

The department shall place and endeavor to maintain signs at such places as it considers appropriate along Oregon recreation trails advising users of the Oregon laws of criminal trespass and encouraging users to protect the trails and the rights and property of adjacent landowners.

(8)

The department, with the concurrence of any federal agency administering lands through which an Oregon recreation trail passes, and after consultation with the local governments, private organizations and landowners that the department knows or believes to be concerned, and the advisory council established under ORS 390.977 (Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council), may adopt rules that may be revised from time to time governing protection, management, use, development and administration of an Oregon recreation trail.

(9)

The department, on lands not within a forest protection district, upon recommendation of the State Forester, shall have the authority to close trails during periods of high fire danger. The department shall also have the authority to close trails if it deems it necessary to protect the safety of the public.

(10)

Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS chapter 477, forestland on which a fire exists that was caused by a person using, for recreational purposes, a trail established pursuant to ORS 390.950 (Short title) to 390.989 (Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989), shall not be considered an operation area as defined by ORS 477.001 (Definitions), if the fire did not start within an operation. [1971 c.614 §9; 1973 c.46 §7; 1983 c.740 §123; 1997 c.274 §37; 2003 c.14 §169]

Source: Section 390.971 — Department duties and powers; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html.

390.005
Definitions
390.010
Policy of state toward outdoor recreation resources
390.050
Park and recreation violations
390.060
Definitions for ORS 390.060 to 390.067
390.063
Lottery bonds for state park projects
390.065
Findings
390.067
Request for issuance of state park lottery bonds
390.111
Creation of department
390.112
Additional criteria for acquiring and developing new historic sites, parks and recreation areas
390.114
State Parks and Recreation Commission
390.117
Commission officers
390.121
Powers of commission
390.122
Requirements for establishing priorities for acquisition
390.124
Commission rulemaking authority
390.127
State Parks and Recreation Director
390.131
Duties of director
390.134
State Parks and Recreation Department Fund
390.135
Parks Subaccount
390.137
State Parks and Recreation Department Operating Fund
390.139
Oregon Adopt-a-Park Program
390.140
Powers and duties of State Parks and Recreation Director
390.141
Agreements between State Parks and Recreation Department and private organizations
390.142
Rules
390.143
Agreements to provide interpretive services to recreational facilities
390.144
Rules for ORS 390.143
390.150
Gifts and grants for State Parks and Recreation Department
390.153
Parks Donation Trust Fund
390.155
Authority for State Parks and Recreation Department to accept gifts or donations
390.180
Standards for recreational planning and fund disbursement
390.182
Statewide accessibility design standards for recreation projects
390.190
Revolving fund
390.195
Use of state correctional institution adult in custody labor for maintenance and improvement at state parks
390.200
Authority of department to require fingerprints
390.230
Fort Stevens Military Reservation
390.231
Development of Crissey Field as state park
390.232
Tax on government camping and recreational vehicle spaces
390.235
Permits and conditions for excavation or removal of archaeological or historical material
390.237
Removal without permit
390.240
Mediation and arbitration of disputes
390.241
Office of Outdoor Recreation
390.242
Associate Director of Outdoor Recreation
390.243
Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee
390.245
Commemorative coins authorized
390.247
Design
390.250
Development of recreational use of lands by Jackson County
390.255
Use of funds to acquire land interests
390.260
Application to Willamette River Greenway
390.262
Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Program
390.264
Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Fund
390.270
Definitions for ORS 390.270 to 390.290
390.275
Purpose of ORS 390.270 to 390.290
390.280
Duties of State Parks and Recreation Department
390.285
Application by local governing body for reimbursement
390.290
Schedule for reimbursement of local governing bodies
390.292
Willamette Falls Park Fund
390.295
Jurisdiction of State Forestry Department and State Parks and Recreation Department
390.300
Tillamook Forest Recreation Trust Account
390.303
Reconnect Forest Park Fund
390.305
Salmonberry Trail
390.307
Salmonberry Trail Trust Fund
390.308
Oregon Coast Trail
390.310
Definitions for ORS 390.310 to 390.368
390.314
Legislative findings and policy
390.318
Preparation of development and management plan
390.322
Submission of plan to Land Conservation and Development Commission
390.330
Grants for acquisition of lands by local government units
390.332
Acquisition of scenic easements near Willamette River
390.334
Acquisition of scenic easements in lands subject to development plan
390.338
Limitations on use of condemnation power
390.340
Department rules
390.350
Intergovernmental agreements
390.360
Title to, and use and disposition of, lands acquired by local governmental units
390.364
Taxation of lands subject to scenic easements
390.368
Authority to contract landscaping and repair of damage to lands subject to scenic easement
390.400
Public electric vehicle charging stations
390.405
Parks and Recreation Transportation Electrification Fund
390.550
Definitions
390.555
All-Terrain Vehicle Account
390.560
Uses of All-Terrain Vehicle Account
390.565
All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory Committee
390.570
Class I all-terrain vehicle operator permits
390.575
Class III all-terrain vehicle operator permits
390.577
Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator permit
390.580
All-terrain vehicle operating permit
390.585
Rules
390.590
Out-of-state all-terrain vehicle permit
390.605
Definitions
390.610
Policy
390.615
Ownership of Pacific shore
390.620
Pacific shore not to be alienated
390.630
Acquisition along ocean shore for state recreation areas or access
390.632
Public access to coastal shorelands
390.635
Jurisdiction of department over recreation areas
390.640
Permit required for improvements on ocean shore
390.650
Improvement permit procedure
390.655
Standards for improvement permits
390.659
Hearing before director regarding department action on improvement permit
390.660
Regulation of use of lands adjoining ocean shores
390.661
Improvement without permit or contrary to permit conditions as public nuisance
390.663
Investigation of violation within ocean shore
390.666
Revocation, suspension or nonrenewal of improvement permit
390.669
Action by state or any person to abate public nuisance
390.672
Damages for destruction or infringement of public right of navigation, fishery or recreation
390.674
Imposition of civil penalties
390.676
Schedule of civil penalties
390.678
Motor vehicle and aircraft use regulated in certain zones
390.685
Effect of ORS 390.605, 390.615, 390.678 and 390.685
390.690
Title and rights of state unimpaired
390.705
Prohibition against placing certain conduits across recreation area and against removal of natural products
390.715
Permits for pipe, cable or conduit across ocean shore, state recreation areas and submerged lands
390.725
Permits for removal of products along ocean shore
390.729
Permits for operation of all-terrain vehicles on ocean shore
390.755
Periodic reexamination of vegetation line
390.760
Exceptions from vegetation line
390.770
Vegetation line described
390.805
Definitions for ORS 390.805 to 390.925
390.815
Policy
390.826
Designated scenic waterways
390.827
Effect of ORS 390.826 on rights of Indian tribes
390.835
Highest and best use of waters within scenic waterways
390.845
Administration of scenic waterways and related adjacent lands
390.848
Passes for use of parts of Deschutes River
390.851
Activities prohibited on parts of Deschutes River without pass
390.855
Designation of additional scenic waterways
390.865
Authority of legislature over designation of additional scenic waterways
390.875
Transfer of public lands in scenic waterways to department
390.885
Exchange of property within scenic waterway for property outside waterway
390.895
Use of federal funds
390.905
Effect of ORS 390.805 to 390.925 on other state agencies
390.910
Intergovernmental cooperation
390.915
Determination of value of scenic easement for tax purposes
390.925
Enforcement
390.930
Definitions for ORS 390.930 to 390.940
390.932
Creation of Deschutes River Scenic Waterway Recreation Area
390.934
Management of Deschutes River Scenic Waterway Recreation Area
390.936
Rules
390.938
Guidelines for management and development
390.940
Relationship to other laws
390.950
Short title
390.956
Policy
390.959
Composition of trails system
390.962
Criteria for establishing trails
390.965
Hearing required
390.968
Selection of rights of way for trails
390.971
Department duties and powers
390.974
Intergovernmental cooperation to obtain property for use in trail system
390.977
Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council
390.980
Funds for purposes of ORS 390.950 to 390.989
390.983
Trail property tax assessment
390.986
Injunctive relief for violation of ORS 390.950 to 390.989
390.989
Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989
390.990
Violations
390.992
Civil penalties
390.995
Criminal penalties
390.997
Penalties for violation of ORS 166.155 or 166.165
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