Oregon Revised Statutes Water Resources: Irrigation, Drainage, Flood Control, Reclamation § 536.045

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of ORS chapters 536 to 540, 543 or 543A that requires the mailing of a document, the submission of a document in written form or the provision of a certified copy of a document, the Water Resources Department may adopt rules:

(2) The department may not adopt rules to require the submission of documents to the department by electronic means. The department may not require a recipient to consent to the receipt of documents from the department by electronic means. The department may not use electronic means in lieu of service under ORCP 7 or notice under ORS 183.413 or 183.415.

(3) For purposes of determining timeliness or calculating deadlines, a document sent by electronic means in accordance with department rules is considered to be delivered when sent.

(4) Notwithstanding any provision of ORS chapters 536 to 540, 543 or 543A that specifies a fee amount, the department may reduce or waive the fee for a document that the department sends or receives by electronic means.