The State Parks and Recreation Department, in accordance with ORS § 390.121, may acquire ownership of or interests in the ocean shore or lands abutting, adjacent or contiguous to the ocean shore as may be appropriate for state recreation areas or access to such areas where such lands are held in private ownership. However, when acquiring ownership of or interests in lands abutting, adjacent or contiguous to the ocean shore for such recreation areas or access where such lands are held in private ownership, the department shall consider the following:

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(1) The availability of other public lands in the vicinity for such recreational use or access.

(2) The land uses, improvements, and density of development in the vicinity.

(3) Existing public recreation areas and accesses in the vicinity.

(4) Any local zoning or use restrictions affecting the area in question. [1967 c.601 § 4; 1969 c.601 § 6; 1989 c.904 § 24]