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2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 12, Chapters 471 - 535
ORS Chapter 517
517.123 Legislative findings.
OR Rev Stat § 517.123 (through Leg Sess 2011) What's This?
The Legislative Assembly finds that prospecting, small scale mining and recreational mining:
(1) Are important parts of the heritage of the State of Oregon;
(2) Provide economic benefits to the state and local communities; and
(3) Can be conducted in a manner that is not harmful and may be beneficial to fish habitat and fish propagation. [1999 c.354 2]
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