Oregon Statutes 477.695 – Removal of flammable material from railroad rights of way
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(1) Every person operating a railroad of any kind in this state inside or within one-eighth of one mile of a forest protection district shall annually or more often, if so ordered in writing by the forester, in a manner and to an extent ordered by the forester, destroy or remove all flammable growth and flammable material from the right of way of the railroad. All burning done to comply with this section must be in accordance with ORS § 477.505 to 477.520 and 477.625.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 477.695
- District: means a forest protection district organized under ORS § 477. See Oregon Statutes 477.001
- Forester: means the State Forester or authorized representative. See Oregon Statutes 477.001
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) The forester shall allow a reasonable period of time for compliance with this order. [1965 c.253 § 125; 1971 c.562 § 1; 1997 c.274 § 31]