Or. Admin. Code § 629-025-0011

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 629-025-0011 - Permits - General Regulations

(1) Permitting Authority: The Forester may require permits for the use of State Forest Lands including, but not limited to, for the following uses:

(a) Sponsored Events;

(b) Camping in Campgrounds or in Camping Areas on State Forest Land;

(c) Parking at designated sites on State Forest Land;

(d) Use of Day Use Areas; and

(e) Commercial Use, including Large Commercial Events.

(2) Permit Duration; Suspension: Permits for use of State Forest Land may be issued for a day, season, or such other time period the Forester deems appropriate for the use involved. The Forester may suspend a permit if necessary to protect public health, public safety, forest resources or improvements, or to obtain compliance with these Division rules.

(3) Bonds: For Commercial Use or Sponsored Events, the Forester may require the posting of a cash or surety bond or other guarantee in such form and in such amount as the Forester deems appropriate and sufficient to defray the costs of restoration and rehabilitation of the State Forest Land that may be affected by the permitted use. Bonds and guarantees will be returned to the permittee upon satisfactory compliance with all permit stipulations, including restoration and rehabilitation requirements.

(4) Insurance: For Commercial Use or Sponsored Events, the Forester may require a permittee, at the permittee's expense, to obtain and keep in effect for the duration of the proposed event insurance coverages in types and amounts that are deemed satisfactory to the Forester, and which names the State of Oregon as an additional insured. The policy must stipulate that the Forester must be notified 30 days in advance of the termination or modification of the policy.

(5) Indemnity: For Commercial Use or Sponsored Events, the permittee must defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the State of Oregon against any responsibility or liability for damage, injury, or loss to Persons and property which may occur during the permitted use period or as a result of the permitted use.

Or. Admin. Code § 629-025-0011

FB 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-15-95; DOF 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 3/11/2016

Stat. Auth.: ORS 530.050

Stats. Implemented: ORS 530.010 - 530.040