Oregon Code § 537.500·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Legal
status of conserved water right.
(1) A water right for conserved water under ORS 537.455 to 537.500 and 540.510
shall have the same legal status as any other water right for which a
certificate has been issued.
(2) A water right
for conserved water that is reserved in stream for future out-of-stream use
under ORS 537.490 or that the commission manages under ORS 537.495 is not
subject to cancellation under ORS 537.260 or 537.410 to 537.450 or to
abandonment or forfeiture under ORS 540.610 to 540.650. [1987 c.264 §10; 1989
c.699 §3]
Note:
See note under 537.455.
GROUND WATER
(Generally)
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01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 537.500
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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