ORS 273.345: Determination of advisability of selection of indemnity lands within national forest reserves.

Before making selections under ORS 273.340, the Department of State Lands shall determine the advisability of making such selections in large and contiguous tracts within the national forest reserves. If it is found that such selections will be advantageous to the State of Oregon, the department shall negotiate with the appropriate agency of the United States to procure such lands. If necessary, the department may seek enactment of legislation to accomplish such object. The department may enter into all necessary contracts relating to such lands.