Oregon Code § 451.487·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Referendum on order; election.
(1) The order required by ORS 451.485 and any order which amends that order
shall be subject to referendum vote within the district, notwithstanding the
prior authorization of such service facilities by election during formation
proceedings. The referendum may be ordered by resolution of the governing body
of the district, or by petition filed as provided in this section.
(2) The
requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a referendum petition under
this section shall be as provided in ORS 255.135 to 255.205, except that
notwithstanding ORS 255.165, the petition must be submitted not later than the
60th day after the date of the order.
(3) If a majority
of those voting approve the order required by ORS 451.485, the governing body
of the district shall so declare by order entered in its journal. If a majority
of those voting disapprove the order, the results shall be entered in the journal.
[1963 c.515 §14a; 1971 c.647 §103; 1973 c.785 §12; 1973 c.796 §66a; 1975 c.647 §42;
1981 c.570 §2; 1983 c.350 §274]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 451.487
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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