Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 276 § 276.248 — Water
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 276 ·
Oregon Code § 276.248·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Water
pipes and supply; entry to place and repair pipes; damages for use of land.
(1) The directors or other lawful
managers of any public institution of the state may:
(a) Enter upon
the lands through which they desire to conduct their pipes for the purpose of
providing water supplies and lay the pipes underground.
(b) Enter at all
times upon such lands for the purpose of keeping the water line in repair and
do all things to that end.
(2) If damages
are claimed for the use of such lands and the parties cannot agree as to the
amount of compensation to be paid, they may proceed in the manner provided by
law for railroad companies to procure right of way.
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 276.248
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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