Administrative Rules

The State Library does not currently have any proposed rules. When the State Library engages in rulemaking, it includes on this page a statement of potential fiscal impact of the proposed rule; summary of the proposed rule; FAQ documents pertaining to the rulemaking; and minutes or recordings from rulemaking meetings. Public comments will also be published on this page during the rulemaking process.

Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 543 - State Library of Oregon

Oregon Statutes authorize the State Library of Oregon Board to adopt rules that clarify and implement the statutory authority provided in ORS 357. The process that leads to this adoption of rules is as follows: 

Amendments and new rules are proposed and formulated by the State Library Board. Notice of Hearing for the proposed rule changes is given 28 days prior to the actual date of the hearing. A public hearing is held, public comment is heard, and proposed rules are either adopted or rejected. The adopted rules become law.

Proposed Revisions

The State Library of Oregon is proposing changes to the following Oregon Administrative Rules:

• Division 40 – Ready to Read Grants
• 543-040-0005 Scope
• 543-040-0010 Definitions
• 543-040-0015 Authorized Activities
• 543-040-0020 Population Determination
• 543-040-0023 Square Mileage Determination
• 543-040-0025 Grant Restrictions
• 543-040-0030 Grant Applications
• 543-040-0035 Grant Appeals
• 543-040-0040 Distribution Schedule
• Division 80 – Public Libraries
• 543-080-0040 Population Determination for Public Libraries