Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 199 § 199.795 — Operation and effect of proclamation
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 199 ·
Oregon Code § 199.795·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Operation and effect of proclamation.
(1) If the election was for the purpose of establishing a new county, the
unincorporated area thereafter shall be a county for all civil, military and
other purposes.
(2) If the
election was for the purpose of changing boundaries, the boundaries of the
contiguous county and the city-county shall be changed to conform to the
description furnished to the Secretary of State in the certification provided
under ORS 199.787.
(3) If the
election was for the purpose of changing boundaries, the change shall take
effect within 30 days after the Governor issues the proclamation provided for
in ORS 199.790, and the territory taken from the city-county and added to the
contiguous county by reason of the change in boundaries shall become a part of
the contiguous county and for all purposes shall be considered a portion
thereof. [1997 c.494 §17]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 199.795
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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