(1) As used in this section:

(a) ‘Property line’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 92.010.

(b) ‘School’ means:

(A) A public or private institution of learning providing instruction in kindergarten through grade 12, or any combination of those grade levels; and

(B) The surrounding buildings, other structures, playgrounds, athletic fields, parking lots and any other areas of the institution that are accessed by students of the institution on a regular basis.

(2) The Department of Environmental Quality may not issue a disposal site permit under ORS § 459.245 to establish a commercial disposal site for composting if:

(a) The property line of the proposed disposal site for composting is located within 1,500 feet of a property line of a school that is within an exception area for rural residential uses; and

(b) The proposed disposal site for composting requires approval from a metropolitan service district under ORS § 268.318. [2013 c.524 § 5]