Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 537 § 537.297 — Cancellation of water right certificate when holder fails to continue to
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 537 ·
Oregon Code § 537.297·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Cancellation of water right certificate when holder fails to continue to
qualify as municipal applicant.
(1) If the owner of a certificate to appropriate water for hydroelectric
purposes under this chapter fails, after receiving notice under ORS 537.289
(2), to amend the joint agreement so the owner continues to qualify as a
municipal applicant, or if the holder of the certificate has assigned ownership
of the certificate to an entity other than a municipal corporation or district,
the Water Resources Commission shall initiate proceedings to cancel the
certificate.
(2) The
provisions of ORS 536.076 and 536.077, and rules adopted thereunder, apply to a
contested case proceeding on a proposed final order issued under this section. [1985
c.392 §8; 1985 c.673 §189; 2025 c.575 §11]
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01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 537.297
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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