OAR 629-044-1100
Certification
(1)
An owner of lands classified by a committee shall be considered to be certified as meeting the standards set forth in OAR 629-044-1060 (Default Standards) to 629-044-1085 (Fuel Break Requirements) if:(a)
They sign and return to the forester an evaluation form provided pursuant to OAR 629-044-1095 (Written Evaluation); or(b)
They use the services of an Accredited Assessor who signs and returns to the forester an evaluation form provided pursuant to OAR 629-044-1095 (Written Evaluation); and(c)
The evaluation form has not become void pursuant to OAR 629-044-1095 (Written Evaluation)(4).(2)
The forester may make a determination of whether the lands of an owner meet the standards set forth in OAR 629-044-1060 (Default Standards) to 629-044-1085 (Fuel Break Requirements) at any time following the completion and return of an evaluation form provided pursuant to 629-044-1095 (Written Evaluation). Such a determination must be made prior to the occurrence of a wildfire on an owners tax lot.(3)
If the forester determines that an evaluation form provided pursuant to OAR 629-044-1095 (Written Evaluation) was returned by the owner and that it incorrectly or falsely indicated the lands meet the standards set forth in 629-044-1060 (Default Standards) to 629-044-1085 (Fuel Break Requirements), the owner shall be notified in writing that both the evaluation form and the certification granted under subsection (1) of this rule will become void on a specified date. In making such a determination, the forester shall:(a)
Not base the determination on technicalities or omissions which, in the sole judgment of the forester, are minor in nature; and(b)
First provide the owner a reasonable time to:(A)
Provide evidence that the property does meet the standards set forth in OAR 629-044-1060 (Default Standards) to 629-044-1085 (Fuel Break Requirements); or(B)
Bring their property into compliance with the standards set forth in OAR 629-044-1060 (Default Standards) to 629-044-1085 (Fuel Break Requirements).
Source:
Rule 629-044-1100 — Certification, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=629-044-1100.