Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 261 § 261.360 — Authority to issue general obligation bonds
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 261 ·
Oregon Code § 261.360·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Authority to issue general obligation bonds.
(1) When authorized by a majority of its electors
voting at any primary election or general election or at a special election, at
which special election not less than 25 percent of the electors of the district
voted on the question, any district may issue and sell general obligation bonds
so conditioned that the district shall therein and thereby unconditionally
undertake, promise and agree to pay the same in whole or in part from revenue
or from taxes or both.
(2) The general
obligation bonds of the district outstanding at any time shall not exceed two
and one-half percent (0.025) of the real market value of all taxable property
within the limits of the district.
(3) General
obligation bonds may be made payable primarily from and secured by a lien on
and pledge of the revenues derived by the district from its operations
remaining after paying from such revenues all expenses of operation and
maintenance, and secondarily from taxes. [Amended by 1959 c.548 §2; 1967 c.293 §24;
1983 c.83 §35; 1987 c.267 §72; 1991 c.459 §356; 1993 c.18 §45; 1995 c.712 §98;
2003 c.14 §126]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 261.360
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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