Chapter 456 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

HB 2344

Relating to forests burned by fire; and declaring an emergency.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. The State Forestry Department, the State Parks and Recreation Department, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Division of State Lands and any other state agency with oversight responsibilities for state forestlands shall promote the effective use of state resources by adopting and implementing policies and management plans to begin efforts to restore and recover forestlands burned by fire so that social, economic and environmental values are not lost due to delay. These agencies shall coordinate, to the extent needed, to promote the efficient use of state resources in developing their fire restoration and recovery policies and plans. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may assist state agencies under this section in developing contract and other procedures to expedite restoration and recovery efforts. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall provide appropriate contracting assistance and exceptions as may be necessary to expedite restoration and recovery efforts.

SECTION 2. This 2003 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2003 Act takes effect on its passage.

Approved by the Governor June 24, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 24, 2003

Effective date June 24, 2003

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