Oregon Code § 274.810·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Commencement of drilling; operational requirements.
Subject to the lessees right to
surrender, the lessee shall commence operations for the drilling of a well
within five years from date of the lease and commence production within three
years of discovery of oil, gas or sulfur in paying quantities, unless the
Department of State Lands shall have, for cause, granted an extension of time
for such act. In addition, the lease shall have such exploratory, drilling and
producing requirements as the Department of State Lands in consultation with
the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries deems necessary to encourage
the exercise of due diligence on the part of lessee. [1961 c.619 §20]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Commencement of drilling; operational requirements. AI-powered analysis coming soon.
Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 274.810
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
Frequently Asked Questions
This section of Oregon law addresses Commencement of drilling; operational requirements. Read the full statute text above for details.
This page reflects the current text as of our last update. Always verify with the official Oregon legislature website for the most current version.
The formal citation is Oregon Code § 274.810. Use this format in legal documents and court filings.
Browse related sections using the links below, or search all Oregon statutes on FlawFinder.