Go to Previous Versions of this Section
  1. 2025 Oregon Rev. Stat. (here)
  2. 2023 Oregon Rev. Stat.
  3. 2021 Oregon Rev. Stat.
  4. View All Versions

2025 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources
Chapter 522 - Geothermal Resources
Section 522.025 - Application.

Universal Citation:
OR Rev Stat § 522.025 (2025)
Learn more This media-neutral citation is based on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not necessarily the official citation.
Previous Next

(1) The provisions of this chapter relating to the location and drilling of any well for the production of geothermal resources do not apply to any wells producing geothermal resources on July 1, 1975, or wells, other than prospect wells, where:

(a) The geothermal fluids produced are of less than 250 degrees Fahrenheit bottom hole temperature; or

(b) Such fluids have been appropriated pursuant to ORS 537.505 to 537.795 and 537.992.

(2) The provisions of this chapter relating to regulation of production of geothermal resources from a geothermal reservoir apply only to wells with a bottom hole temperature of at least 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

(3) If the bottom hole temperature of a well that was initially at least 250 degrees Fahrenheit falls below 250 degrees Fahrenheit, the State Geologist and the Water Resources Director, after consulting with the well owner, shall determine the agency with regulatory responsibility for that specific well. This determination shall be documented in writing and shall supersede a determination made under subsection (1) or (2) of this section. This chapter does not limit the authority of the Water Resources Department to regulate the appropriation of water pursuant to ORS 537.505 to 537.795 and 537.992. [1975 c.552 §4; 1981 c.589 §1; 2009 c.794 §4]

Previous Next
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Oregon may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.