Oregon Code § 517.730·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Drill
hole or well abandonment; rules.
(1) The State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries shall consult with
the Water Resources Department on the development of rules covering drill hole
or monitoring well abandonment procedures, including procedures for the
abandonment of holes and wells for which no exploration permit is required in
ORS 517.705.
(2) Nothing in
ORS 517.702 to 517.740 prohibits the conversion of exploration drill holes or
monitoring wells to water wells, provided that the conversion conforms to the
standards and rules of the Water Resources Department. [Formerly 517.972; 2020
s.s.2 c.4 §12]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 517.730
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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