ORS 274.720: Effect of ORS 274.705 to 274.860 on power to make other leases and on jurisdiction of agencies other than department.

ORS 274.705 to 274.860 shall not:

      (1) Affect the power of the Department of State Lands to lease mineral rights, including oil, gas and sulfur underlying state lands other than lands subject to ORS 274.705 to 274.860.

      (2) Affect the power of the department to lease mineral rights, other than oil, gas and sulfur underlying lands subject to ORS 274.705 to 274.860.

      (3) Affect any oil, gas and mineral lease issued before August 9, 1961, by any agency, board or commission of the State of Oregon.

      (4) Deprive this state or any agency or instrumentality thereof of its jurisdiction over matters affecting the public health and safety, including but not limited to the control of air and water pollution.