Oregon Chapter 390

Chapter 390 — State and Local Parks; Recreation Programs;

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Chapter 390 — State and Local Parks; Recreation Programs;

Scenic Waterways; Recreation Trails

 

2007 EDITION

 

PARKS; RECREATION; WATERWAYS; TRAILS

 

HIGHWAYS, ROADS, BRIDGES AND FERRIES

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

390.005     Definitions

 

OUTDOOR RECREATION RESOURCES

 

390.010     Policy of state toward outdoor recreation resources

 

VIOLATIONS ENFORCEMENT

 

390.050     Park and recreation violations; enforcement; disposition of fines and costs

 

LOTTERY BONDS FOR STATE PARK PURPOSES

 

390.060     Definitions for ORS 390.060 to 390.067

 

390.063     Lottery bonds for state park projects

 

390.065     Findings; use of Oregon State Lottery proceeds

 

390.067     Request for issuance of state park lottery bonds; Oregon Parks for the Future Fund; uses of fund

 

STATE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

 

(Generally)

 

390.111     Creation of department; jurisdiction and authority

 

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; meetings; function; delegation of authority

 

390.121     Powers of commission

 

390.122     Requirements for establishing priorities for acquisition

 

390.124     Commission rulemaking authority; charges for use of parks and other areas; exceptions

 

390.127     State Parks and Recreation Director; appointment; compensation

 

390.131     Duties of director

 

390.134     State Parks and Recreation Department Fund; sources; uses; advisory committee; rules; subaccounts

 

390.137     State Parks and Recreation Department Operating Fund

 

390.139     Oregon Adopt-a-Park Program; funding; rules; agreement with volunteers

 

390.140     Powers and duties of State Parks and Recreation Director

 

390.143     Agreements to provide interpretive services to recreational facilities; authority under agreement; disposition of moneys

 

390.144     Rules for ORS 390.143

 

390.150     Gifts and grants for State Parks and Recreation Department

 

390.153     Parks Donation Trust Fund; sources; uses

 

390.155     Authority for State Parks and Recreation Department to accept gifts or donations

 

390.180     Standards for recreational planning and fund disbursement; rules; park master plans

 

390.190     Revolving fund

 

390.195     Use of state correctional institution inmate labor for maintenance and improvement at state parks

 

390.200     Authority of department to require fingerprints

 

390.230     Fort Stevens Military Reservation; Clatsop Spit

 

390.231     Development of Crissey Field as state park

 

390.232     Tax on government camping and recreational vehicle spaces

 

(Archaeological Sites and Historical Material)

 

390.235     Permits and conditions for excavation or removal of archaeological or historical material; rules; criminal penalty

 

390.237     Removal without permit; exceptions

 

390.240     Mediation and arbitration of disputes; rules

 

COMMEMORATIVE COINS

 

390.245     Commemorative coins authorized; sale; use of proceeds

 

390.247     Design; contracted services

 

LOCAL PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES

 

(Jackson County)

 

390.250     Development of recreational use of lands by Jackson County; application for state funds

 

390.255     Use of funds to acquire land interests; conditions of grants

 

390.260     Application of Willamette River Greenway laws; restriction on condemnation to acquire lands

 

(Ocean Shores Lifesaving Services)

 

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; grants for lifesaving services; minimum standards; rules

 

390.285     Application by local governing body for reimbursement; report of activities required

 

390.290     Schedule for reimbursement of local governing bodies

 

(Tillamook State Forest Recreation Program)

 

390.295     Jurisdiction of State Forestry Department and State Parks and Recreation Department

 

390.300     Tillamook Forest Recreation Trust Account; sources; uses

 

WILLAMETTE RIVER GREENWAY

(Generally)

 

390.310     Definitions for ORS 390.310 to 390.368

 

390.314     Legislative findings and policy

 

390.318     Preparation of development and management plan; content of plan

 

390.322     Submission of plan to Land Conservation and Development Commission; revision, approval and distribution of plan

 

390.330     Grants for acquisition of lands by local government units; acquisition of water rights or use of condemnation powers limited

 

(Land Acquisition)

 

390.332     Acquisition of scenic easements near Willamette River; nature of easement; restriction on use of condemnation

 

390.334     Acquisition of scenic easements in lands subject to development plan; farmlands not to be acquired by condemnation; nature of easement; acquisition of other interests

 

390.338     Limitations on use of condemnation power; acquisition of certain farmlands; disposition of acquired lands; compensation for acquired lands

 

(Miscellaneous)

 

390.340     Department rules

 

390.350     Intergovernmental agreements; use of gifts and grants

 

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

 

ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES

 

390.550     Definitions

 

390.555     All-Terrain Vehicle Account; sources

 

390.560     Uses of All-Terrain Vehicle Account

 

390.565     All-Terrain Vehicle Account Allocation Committee; appointment; term; duties

 

390.570     Class I all-terrain vehicle operator permits; issuance; safety education courses; rules; fee

 

390.575     Class III all-terrain vehicle operator permits; issuance; safety education courses; rules; fee

 

390.580     All-terrain vehicle operating permit; rules; application; fees; renewal

 

390.585     Rules

 

390.590     Out-of-state all-terrain vehicle permit; qualifications; duration; application; fee

 

OCEAN SHORES; STATE RECREATION AREAS

 

(General Provisions)

 

390.605     Definitions

 

390.610     Policy

 

390.615     Ownership of Pacific shore; declaration as state recreation area

 

390.620     Pacific shore not to be alienated; judicial confirmation

 

390.630     Acquisition along ocean shore for state recreation areas or access

 

390.632     Public access to coastal shorelands

 

(Regulating Use of Ocean Shore)

 

390.635     Jurisdiction of department over recreation areas

 

390.640     Permit required for improvements on ocean shore; exceptions

 

390.650     Improvement permit procedure; fee; waiver or reduction

 

390.655     Standards for improvement permits

 

390.659     Hearing before director regarding department action on improvement permit; appeal of director’s order; suspension of permit during appeal

 

390.660     Regulation of use of lands adjoining ocean shores; rules

 

390.661     Improvement without permit or contrary to permit conditions as public nuisance

 

390.663     Investigation of violation within ocean shore; cease and desist order; enforcement of order by state and local police

 

390.666     Revocation, suspension or nonrenewal of improvement permit

 

390.669     Action by state or any person to abate public nuisance; temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction; compensation to public

 

390.672     Damages for destruction or infringement of public right of navigation, fishery or recreation; treble damages

 

390.674     Imposition of civil penalties

 

390.676     Schedule of civil penalties; factors to determine amount; rules

 

390.678     Motor vehicle and aircraft use regulated in certain zones; zone markers; proceedings to establish zones

 

390.685     Effect of ORS 390.605, 390.615, 390.678 and 390.685

 

390.690     Title and rights of state unimpaired

 

(Special Permits)

 

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; rules

 

390.729     Permits for operation of all-terrain vehicles on ocean shore

 

(Vegetation Line)

 

390.755     Periodic reexamination of vegetation line; department recommendations for adjustment

 

390.760     Exceptions from vegetation line

 

390.770     Vegetation line described

 

SCENIC WATERWAYS

 

390.805     Definitions for ORS 390.805 to 390.925

 

390.815     Policy; establishment of system

 

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; prohibitions; authority of various agencies; water rights; conditions; recreational prospecting; placer mining

 

390.845     Administration of scenic waterways and related adjacent lands; limitations on use; condemnation; rules

 

390.848     Passes for use of parts of Deschutes River; rules; fee; exemption from fee; disposition of moneys

 

390.851     Activities prohibited on parts of Deschutes River without pass; exceptions

 

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; administration of nontransferred lands

 

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; county representative on management advisory committee

 

390.915     Determination of value of scenic easement for tax purposes; easement exempt

 

390.925     Enforcement

 

DESCHUTES RIVER SCENIC WATERWAY RECREATION AREA

 

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; plan; rules; budget

 

390.936     Rules

 

390.938     Guidelines for management and development

 

390.940     Relationship to other laws

 

RECREATION TRAILS

 

390.950     Short title

 

390.956     Policy

 

390.959     Composition of trails system; establishment of markers

 

390.962     Criteria for establishing trails; location; statutes authorizing trails for motorized vehicles unaffected

 

390.965     Hearing required; information to be considered

 

390.968     Selection of rights of way for trails

 

390.971     Department duties and powers; rules

 

390.974     Intergovernmental cooperation to obtain property for use in trail system

 

390.977     Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council; members; appointment; terms; duties; expenses; officers; quorum; meetings

 

390.980     Funds for purposes of ORS 390.950 to 390.989; acceptance and use of donated funds; indemnity to owners of land damaged by trail users

 

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

 

PENALTIES

 

390.990     Violations

 

390.992     Civil penalties

 

390.995     Criminal penalties

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

      390.005 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

      (1) “Commission” means the State Parks and Recreation Commission.

      (2) “Department” means the State Parks and Recreation Department.

      (3) “Director” means the State Parks and Recreation Director. [1989 c.904 §2]

 

OUTDOOR RECREATION RESOURCES

 

      390.010 Policy of state toward outdoor recreation resources. The Legislative Assembly recognizes and declares:

      (1) It is desirable that all Oregonians of present and future generations and visitors who are lawfully present within the boundaries of this state be assured adequate outdoor recreation resources. It is desirable that all levels of government and private interests take prompt and coordinated action to the extent practicable without diminishing or affecting their respective powers and functions to conserve, develop, and utilize such resources for the benefit and enjoyment of all the people.

      (2) The economy and well-being of the people are in large part dependent upon proper utilization of the state’s outdoor recreation resources for the physical, spiritual, cultural, scientific and other benefits which such resources afford.

      (3) It is in the public interest to increase outdoor recreation opportunities commensurate with the growth in need through necessary and appropriate actions, including, but not limited to, the following:

      (a) Protection of existing and needed open spaces for appreciation, use and enjoyment of Oregon’s scenic landscape.

      (b) Provision of adequate land for outdoor recreation.

      (c) Preservation and restoration for public enjoyment and education of structures, objects, facilities and resources which are examples of Oregon history, archaeology and natural science.

      (d) Development of a system of scenic roads to enhance recreational travel and sightseeing.

      (e) Encouragement of outdoor activities such as festivals, fairs, and events relating to music, dance, drama, art and sports.

      (f) Expansion of facilities for camping, picnicking and lodging in or near recreational areas and along routes of travel.

      (g) Provision of tourist hospitality centers, which may include informational services, sanitary facilities, camping and picnicking areas at points near major highway entrances into the state.

      (h) Provision of trails for horseback riding, hiking, bicycling and motorized trail vehicle riding.

      (i) Development of waterways, land and water facilities for recreational boating, hunting and fishing.

      (j) Development of all recreation potentials of the several river basins, compatible with programs of water use enunciated by the Water Resources Commission.

      (k) Provision for access to public lands and waters having recreational values.

      (L) Encouragement of the development of winter sports facilities.

      (m) Encouragement of programs for recreational enjoyment of mineral resources.

      (4) It is in the public interest that all efforts be made through research, education and enforcement to the end that Oregon’s outdoor recreation resources will be used under the highest standards of conduct.

      (5) It shall be the policy of the State of Oregon to supply those outdoor recreation areas, facilities and opportunities which are clearly the responsibility of the state in meeting growing needs; and to encourage all agencies of government, voluntary and commercial organizations, citizen recreation groups and others to work cooperatively and in a coordinated manner to assist in meeting total recreation needs through exercise of their appropriate responsibilities. [Formerly 184.310]

 

VIOLATIONS ENFORCEMENT

 

      390.050 Park and recreation violations; enforcement; disposition of fines and costs. (1) In addition to any other persons permitted to enforce violations, the State Parks and Recreation Department and any employee of the State Parks and Recreation Department specifically designated by the State Parks and Recreation Director may issue citations for park and recreation violations established under this chapter in the manner provided by ORS chapter 153.

      (2) All fines and court costs recovered from park and recreation violations shall be paid to the clerk of the court involved. Such moneys shall be credited and distributed under ORS 137.290 and 137.295 as monetary obligations payable to the state. [1981 c.692 §2; 1981 c.798 §35; 1987 c.905 §21; 1999 c.1051 §98]

 

LOTTERY BONDS FOR STATE PARK PURPOSES

 

      390.060 Definitions for ORS 390.060 to 390.067. As used in ORS 390.060 to 390.067, unless the context requires otherwise:

      (1) “State park lottery bonds” means the bonds authorized to be issued under ORS 390.067 for the purpose of financing state park projects.

      (2) “State park projects” means projects for the acquisition, development, improvement, upgrading, preservation and expansion of the capacity of facilities of the system of state parks, including but not limited to parks, park facilities, ocean shores, scenic waterways, trails and historic sites in the State of Oregon. [1997 c.800 §3; 1999 c.44 §21]

 

      Note: 390.060 to 390.067 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 390 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      390.063 Lottery bonds for state park projects. The Legislative Assembly declares that the purpose of ORS 390.060 to 390.067 is to authorize lottery bonds for state park projects. The lottery bonds authorized by ORS 390.060 to 390.067 shall be issued pursuant to ORS 286A.560 to 286A.585. The obligation of the State of Oregon with respect to the bonds and with respect to any grant agreement or other commitment authorized by ORS 267.334, 285B.410, 285B.422, 285B.482, 285B.530 to 285B.548 and 390.060 to 390.067 shall at all times be restricted to the availability of unobligated net lottery proceeds, proceeds of lottery bonds and any other amounts specifically committed by ORS 286A.560 to 286A.585. Neither the faith and credit of the State of Oregon nor any of its taxing power shall be pledged or committed to the payment of lottery bonds or any other commitment of the State of Oregon authorized by ORS 390.060 to 390.067. [1997 c.800 §1; 1999 c.44 §22; 2005 c.835 §31; 2007 c.783 §178a]

 

      Note: See note under 390.060.

 

      390.065 Findings; use of Oregon State Lottery proceeds. The Legislative Assembly finds that:

      (1) Expenditures by visitors to Oregon state parks and by employees of the State Parks and Recreation Department currently contribute approximately $549 million each year to local economies throughout Oregon. The acquisition, development, improvement, upgrading, preservation and expansion of the capacity of facilities of the system of state parks, including parks, park facilities, ocean shores, scenic waterways, trails and historic sites in the State of Oregon, do and will accomplish the purpose of creating jobs and furthering economic development in Oregon by:

      (a) Increasing the capacity, usefulness and attractive qualities of public recreational facilities, thereby promoting travel and tourism in Oregon;

      (b) Generating business for and supporting the operations and prosperity of businesses located in the areas of the public recreational facilities; and

      (c) Creating employment opportunities within this state through the funding of development and improvement projects on which workers will be employed.

      (2) Based on the findings made in this section, the use of the net proceeds from the operation of the Oregon State Lottery to fund state park projects and to pay state park lottery bonds described in ORS 390.063 is an appropriate use of state lottery funds under section 4, Article XV of the Oregon Constitution, and ORS 461.510. [1997 c.800 §2; 1999 c.44 §23]

 

      Note: See note under 390.060.

 

      390.067 Request for issuance of state park lottery bonds; Oregon Parks for the Future Fund; uses of fund. (1) State park lottery bonds shall be issued only at the request of the State Parks and Recreation Director. State park lottery bonds may be issued in an amount sufficient to provide no more than $105 million of net proceeds to pay costs of state park projects, plus the amounts required to pay bond-related costs.

      (2) The Oregon Parks for the Future Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The net proceeds from the sale of the state park lottery bonds which are available to pay costs of state park projects shall be credited to the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund. Investment earnings on amounts in the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund shall be credited to the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund. All moneys from time to time credited to the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund, including any investment earnings, are appropriated continuously to the State Parks and Recreation Department only for payment of costs of state park projects and for payment of bond-related costs that are allocable to state park lottery bonds. Amounts in the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund shall be disbursed upon the written request of the State Parks and Recreation Director to pay for costs of state park projects pursuant to subsection (3) of this section, and upon the written request of the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to pay for bond-related costs that are allocable to state park lottery bonds.

      (3) The State Parks and Recreation Director shall apply amounts in the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund to pay costs of state park projects. The State Parks and Recreation Director may make and administer contracts to carry out state park projects. In addition, the director may enter into agreements with any state agency or local government that commits the State Parks and Recreation Department to pay anticipated funds from the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund to the agency or local government for state park projects. Agreements under this subsection may, subject to the provisions of this section, provide for the remittance of the moneys on such periodic basis, in such amounts, over such period of years and with such priority over other commitments of such funds as the director shall specify in the agreements. The obligation of the state and the department to provide funds under any such agreement shall be subject to the availability of amounts in the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund and any other amounts lawfully available to the State Parks and Recreation Department. The State Parks and Recreation Department and any agency or local government receiving proceeds of state park lottery bonds shall, if so directed by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, take any action specified by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services which is necessary to maintain the excludability of lottery bond interest from gross income under the United States Internal Revenue Code. [1997 c.800 §4]

 

      Note: See note under 390.060.

 

      390.070 [1997 c.800 §5; repealed by 1999 c.44 §29]

 

      390.073 [1997 c.800 §6; repealed by 1999 c.44 §29]

 

      390.075 [1997 c.800 §7; repealed by 1999 c.44 §29]

 

      390.077 [1997 c.800 §8; repealed by 1999 c.44 §29]

 

      390.080 [1997 c.800 §8a; repealed by 1999 c.44 §29]

 

      390.110 [Formerly 366.345; repealed by 1989 c.904 §48]

 

STATE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

 

(Generally)

 

      390.111 Creation of department; jurisdiction and authority. (1) The State Parks and Recreation Department is created. The department consists of the State Parks and Recreation Commission, the State Parks and Recreation Director and all other officers and employees of the department.

      (2) Except as may be provided by an agreement to the contrary between the State Parks and Recreation Commission and the county, city or political subdivision thereof which exercised jurisdiction and authority over the park, ground or place prior to acquisition by the state, the department has complete jurisdiction and authority over all state parks, waysides and scenic, historic or state recreation areas, recreational grounds or places acquired by the state for scenic, historic, natural, cultural or recreational purposes except as otherwise provided by law.

      (3) The department shall manage and control the utilization of the grounds included within the State Capitol