Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 264 § 264.540 — Fire
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 264 ·
Oregon Code § 264.540·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Fire
hydrants in city joined or annexed to district; reversion of water system in
city to district.
(1) If a city has been annexed to a district under ORS 198.866 and 198.867 or
has been joined to a district under ORS 198.910, the city may designate the
location and type of fire hydrants to be installed within the territory of the
city. The board of commissioners shall establish the rates for the use of water
therefrom as provided in ORS 264.330. The city and the district may by contract
determine the entire matter of installation of hydrants and use of water
therefrom and payment therefor.
(2) The ownership
of the water supply system within the city boundaries shall revert to and be
vested in the district. [Amended by 1969 c.666 §59; 1971 c.727 §82; 1983 c.142 §13]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 264.540
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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