(2)(a) When a report embodies results of surveys or studies of economic importance, no information of any kind concerning the contents of such report shall be given out prior to publication, if such prior information could place the recipient in a preferential position as regards its use.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this subsection, if an investigation of a mineral property or geologic hazard within the state is made by an employee of the department at the request of either the owner or a person in control of such property, results of the investigation shall be conveyed to the owner or person in control prior to the publication of a report of such results. After they have been conveyed to the owner or person, the results shall be open to public inspection prior to their publication. [Amended by 1975 c.605 §26; 1993 c.260 §7; 2005 c.22 §373]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources
Chapter 516 - Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
Section 516.010 - Definitions.
Section 516.030 - Duties of department.
Section 516.035 - Powers of department.
Section 516.070 - Geology and Mineral Industries Account; subaccounts; sources; uses.
Section 516.090 - General duties and powers of board; rules.
Section 516.100 - Reports and publications of department.
Section 516.120 - State Geologist; appointment; qualifications.
Section 516.130 - Duties of State Geologist; bond; employment of personnel; report to board.
Section 516.133 - Prohibited activities; conflicts of interest.
Section 516.135 - Avoidance of ground water resource contamination; department actions.