Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 537 § 537.227 — Informal resolution of water rights assignment protests; limitations on
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 537 ·
Oregon Code § 537.227·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Informal resolution of water rights assignment protests; limitations on
parties.
(1) In
addition to any other authority the Water Resources Department may have, if a
protest is properly filed, the department may work with the applicant for the
water right assignment and the person filing the protest to determine whether
the issues raised by the protest can be resolved informally.
(2)
Notwithstanding ORS 183.310, 536.076 and 536.077, the parties to a contested
case hearing held under this section are limited to:
(a) The applicant
for the water right assignment; and
(b) Persons that
timely filed a protest against the proposed order under ORS 537.225 (4). [2013
c.166 §3; 2025 c.575 §9]
Note:
See second note under 537.225.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 537.227
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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