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Oregon Revised Statutes Water Resources: Irrigation, Drainage, Flood Control, Reclamation § 537.855

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Pursuant to the provisions of ORS 537.810, consent is hereby given to any domestic water supply district formed under ORS chapter 264 to permit the diversion of water for use on property a portion of which is within a state adjoining Oregon, subject to the following conditions:

(a) The majority of the property is within Oregon.

(b) The property is developed with economic benefit to Oregon as well as to the adjoining state, in the judgment of the domestic water supply district.

(c) The costs of the diversion are borne by the developer or owner of the property.

(d) The developer employs only residents of Oregon in the construction necessary for the diversion of water.

(2) The diversion of water under this section shall be subject to additional terms, conditions, reservations, restrictions and provisions as the Water Resources Commission shall impose for the protection and benefit of the State of Oregon.

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