Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 203 § 203.135 — Eminent domain power of county
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 203 ·
Oregon Code § 203.135·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Eminent domain power of county.
In addition to any other powers granted to a county under state law or county
charter, a county governing body may exercise the power of eminent domain under
ORS chapter 35 to acquire any right or interest in real property for:
(1) Public road,
trail or other public easement purposes.
(2) Public park
or recreation area purposes.
(3) Public
building or public institution purposes.
(4) Purposes of
development or protection of property acquired for a purpose otherwise
described in this section including acquisition of land for use as a quarry,
drainage way, pond, marsh or similar purpose. [1981 c.153 §50]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 203.135
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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