Oregon Code § 264.312·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Increasing water rates; hearing; notice.
(1) Whenever any increase is proposed in the existing
rates charged water consumers by a district pursuant to ORS 264.310, the board
of commissioners shall first provide for a public hearing on such proposal
before any increased rates are ordered into effect.
(2) The public
hearing required under subsection (1) of this section shall be held at a place
designated by the board after notice thereof has been given by inclusion of a
notice of the public hearing in either the water bills or a special mailing
sent to consumers by the district during the period of 30 days prior to the
date of the hearing. [1961 c.685 §§2,3; 1969 c.666 §20; 1979 c.328 §5]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 264.312
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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