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Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 537 § 537.789 — Well

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 537 ·
Oregon Code § 537.789 · Enacted · Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Well identification number. (1) As used in this section, “licensed or permitted person” means a person licensed under ORS 537.747 or permitted under ORS 537.753 (4). (2) A licensed or permitted person who files a well log under ORS 537.765 shall include on the well log the identification number provided by the Water Resources Department. The licensed or permitted person shall affix the identification number to the well no later than 30 days after completing work on the well. (3) If a well does not have an identification number affixed to it at the time the property upon which the well is located is transferred, the owner of the property shall affix to the well the identification number obtained from the department under ORS 537.791 within 30 days. (4) The identification number affixed to the well shall be clearly visible to a person looking for the number and shall meet minimum standards as recommended by the ground water advisory committee appointed under ORS 536.090 and adopted by the Water Resources Commission. [1993 c.774 §9; 2021 c.610 §15]
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