Oregon Code § 537.343·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Proposed final order; conditions.
(1) A proposed final order issued under ORS 537.170 (3) or (5) for an in-stream
water right certificate may include any condition the Water Resources Director
considers necessary, but which is consistent with the intent of ORS 537.332 to
537.360. The proposed final order may:
(a) Approve the
in-stream water right for the quantity of water requested;
(b) Approve the
requested in-stream water right for a lesser quantity of water; or
(c) Reject the
requested in-stream water right.
(2) If the
director reduces or rejects the in-stream water right as requested, or
conditions the in-stream water right, the director shall include a statement of
findings that sets forth the basis for the reduction, rejection or conditions.
The director shall be the final authority in determining the level of in-stream
flow necessary to protect the public use.
(3) After the
director issues a final order approving an in-stream water right, the Water
Resources Department shall issue a certificate for an in-stream water right
according to the provisions of ORS 537.341. [1987 c.859 §7; 1995 c.416 §20;
2025 c.575 §28]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 537.343
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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