Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 274 § 274.402 — Exclusive jurisdiction to assert title to submerged or submersible lands in
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 274 ·
Oregon Code § 274.402·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Exclusive jurisdiction to assert title to submerged or submersible lands in
navigable waterway.
(1) The State Land Board has exclusive jurisdiction to assert title to
submerged or submersible lands in navigable waterways on behalf of the State of
Oregon.
(2) The board
shall not in any manner assert title to submerged or submersible lands in any
waterway in this state unless either:
(a) A court
having jurisdiction to determine title to real property in Oregon has
determined that the waterway or part of the waterway is navigable and that
determination is final; or
(b) The board has
made a declaration under ORS 274.406 that contemplates the assertion of such
title. [1995 c.471 §3]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 274.402
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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