Oregon Code § 440.375·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Authority to issue bonds.
(1) For the purpose of carrying into effect the powers granted by ORS 440.315
to 440.410, a health district, when authorized at any properly called election
held for that purpose, may borrow money and sell and dispose of general
obligation bonds.
(2) If prior to
April 1, 1983, a health district had outstanding indebtedness incurred pursuant
to ORS 440.360 (1)(k) (1997 Edition), a health district may issue general
obligation bonds pursuant to this section in an amount not to exceed the unpaid
principal of and interest on such indebtedness plus costs incidental to the
bonds to be sold.
(3) The general
obligation bonds outstanding at one time shall never exceed in the aggregate
two and one-half percent of the real market value of all taxable property
within the district, computed in accordance with ORS 308.207.
(4)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (3) of this section, if the
district has within its limits a population of 300 or over, it shall be
permitted to have bonds outstanding in an amount which shall not exceed in the
aggregate 10 percent of the real market value.
(5) The bonds
shall be issued from time to time by the district board in behalf of the health
district as authorized by its electors. [Formerly 441.335; 1983 c.191 §1; 1991
c.459 §399; 1997 c.857 §2; 1999 c.630 §4]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 440.375
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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