(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall develop and implement any program or rules that directly regulate farming practices, as defined in ORS § 30.930, that are for the purpose of protecting water quality and that are applicable to areas of the state designated as exclusive farm use zones under ORS § 215.203 or other agricultural lands in Oregon, including but not limited to rules related to:

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(a) Protection of the quality of surface or ground water;

(b) Wellhead protection areas;

(c) Coastal zone management areas;

(d) Areas of ground water concern; and

(e) Ground water management areas.

(2) Any program or rules adopted by the State Department of Agriculture under subsection (1) of this section shall be designed to assure achievement and maintenance of water quality standards adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission.

(3) If two or more state agencies are required to adopt rules under ORS § 468B.150 to 468B.190, the agencies:

(a) Shall consult with one another and coordinate the rules; and

(b) May consolidate the rulemaking proceedings.

(4) Nothing in this section is intended to change or reduce the authority of the Water Resources Commission or the Water Resources Department under ORS chapters 536 to 543. [1995 c.690 § 6a]

561.191 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 561 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.