Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 517 § 517.070 — Certain locations subject to prior rights
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 517 ·
Oregon Code § 517.070·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Certain locations subject to prior rights.
Any location of any mining claim made upon any
natural stream, or contiguous or near to any placer mine, or upon or below the
dump of any placer mine, shall be subject to the prior right of all mines in
operation prior to the making of such location, to discharge debris, gravel,
earth, and slickens which were or may be discharged at the time of making such
subsequent location.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 517.070
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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