Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 376 § 376.197 — Way of
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 376 ·
Oregon Code § 376.197·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Way of
necessity to historic cemeteries.
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS 376.150 to 376.200, a way of
necessity for nonmotorized conveyance is established to any parcel that meets
the criteria described in ORS 308A.125.
(2)(a)
Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS 376.150 to 376.200, a way of
necessity is established to a historic cemetery listed in accordance with the
provisions of ORS 97.782.
(b) The way of
necessity established under paragraph (a) of this subsection shall:
(A) Be designated
by the owner of the land over which the way of necessity passes; and
(B) Be
accessible, at reasonable times to be designated by the property owner for
visitation, maintenance or research purposes, to the owner of the historic
cemetery, to descendants of those persons buried in the historic cemetery and
to persons interested in historical research. The reasonableness of the times
designated by the property owner shall be based on the need of the property
owner to make use of the property and the need of the historic cemetery
visitors for family visitation, maintenance or research access to the historic
cemetery. [1999 c.314 §46; 2001 c.364 §1; 2003 c.173 §9]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 376.197
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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