Oregon § 273.316 Exchanging state lands to accumulate larger tracts

Oregon Statutes

§ 273.316 — Exchanging state lands to accumulate larger tracts

Oregon § 273.316

Vol.7

Title 25Public Lands

Ch. 273State Lands Generally

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 273.316 (2026).

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(1)The Department of State Lands may exchange any state lands under its control for any other lands in this state for the purpose of accumulating larger and contiguous tracts of state lands. The department may enter into the necessary contracts to accomplish such purposes, subject to the rights of lessees under ORS 273.321. The exchange may be made on the basis of value or acreage, and the department may pay or accept money as part of the consideration to the extent required for a fair transaction.

(2)The object of this section is to authorize the department to exchange isolated tracts of state lands for the purpose of accumulating larger and contiguous tracts of state lands.

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(1) The Department of State Lands may exchange any state lands under its control for any other lands in this state for the purpose of accumulating larger and contiguous tracts of state lands. The department may enter into the necessary contracts to accomplish such purposes, subject to the rights of lessees under ORS 273.321. The exchange may be made on the basis of value or acreage, and the department may pay or accept money as part of the consideration to the extent required for a fair transaction.
(2) The object of this section is to authorize the department to exchange isolated tracts of state lands for the purpose of accumulating larger and contiguous tracts of state lands.