Oregon Code § 537.628·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Terms,
conditions and limitations on approvals.
(1) The Water Resources Department may approve an
application for less ground water than applied for or upon terms, conditions
and limitations necessary for the protection of the public welfare, safety and
health.
(2) In any event
the department may not approve the application for more ground water than is
applied for or than can be applied to a beneficial use.
(3) The
department may not approve an application that deprives those having prior
rights of appropriation for a beneficial use of the amount of water to which
they are lawfully entitled. [1995 c.416 §30; 2025 c.575 §19]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 537.628
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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