# ORS § 196.105: 196.105 Definitions for ORS 196.105 to 196.125

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.105

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 196.105
- **Heading:** 196.105 Definitions for ORS 196.105 to 196.125
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.105

## Text

As used in ORS 196.105 (Definitions for ORS 196.105 to 196.125) to 196.125 (Buffer by regulation around Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area prohibited) :

(1) “Commission” means the Columbia River Gorge Commission established under section 5 of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663.

(2) “General management area” means the area within the scenic area that is not an urban area or special management area.

(3) “Management plan” means the management plan for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area adopted by the commission.

(4) “Special management area” means any area identified as such in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act.

(5) “Urban area” means the 13 towns or cities as identified in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act. [1987 c.856 §1; 1993 c.317 §1]

Source: Section 196.105 — Definitions for ORS 196.105 to 196.125 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 196.105 196.105 Definitions for ORS 196.105 to 196.125](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.105.md)
- [ORS § 196.107 196.107 Legislative findings on management plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.107.md)
- [ORS § 196.109 196.109 Effect of revision of urban area boundaries within scenic area on management plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.109.md)
- [ORS § 196.110 196.110 Land use regulation in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.110.md)
- [ORS § 196.115 196.115 Appeal from decision of Columbia River Gorge Commission or county](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.115.md)
- [ORS § 196.120 196.120 Exercise of eminent domain](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.120.md)
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- [ORS § 196.150 196.150 Compact provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.150.md)
- [ORS § 196.155 196.155 Authority for state officers and agencies to carry out duties under compact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.155.md)
- [ORS § 196.160 196.160 Membership on Columbia River Gorge Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.160.md)
- [ORS § 196.165 196.165 Status of commission employees for purposes of certain benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.165.md)
- [ORS § 196.175 196.175 Pacific Ocean Resources Compact ratified](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.175.md)
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- [ORS § 196.185 196.185 Representation on compact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.185.md)

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