Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 537 § 537.896 — Water
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 537 ·
Oregon Code § 537.896·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Water
supplier records; rules.
(1) A water supplier that sells water to the public at a distribution location
authorized for hauled water by the water supplier shall:
(a) Maintain
records of the water sales that include:
(A) The name and
contact information of the person that purchased the water.
(B) The date of
the sale.
(C) The quantity
of the water.
(D) The license
plate number of the vehicle used to haul the water.
(b) Retain the
records for at least 12 months after the sales.
(c) Upon request
by law enforcement or the Water Resources Department, immediately provide the
records.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1)(a) of this section, a water supplier is not
required to keep records of water sold:
(a) To state or
local government bulk water purchasers.
(b) To
contractors licensed by the Construction Contractors Board.
(c) In bulk to be
used for firefighting purposes.
(3)
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, a water supplier that provides
records under subsection (1)(c) of this section shall have immunity from any
civil or criminal liability:
(a) That might
otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to release of the records and any
data in the records.
(b) With respect
to participating in any judicial proceeding that results from the release of
records or any data in the records.
(4) The Water
Resources Commission may adopt rules to implement this section. [2022 c.52 §1]
Note:
537.896, 537.897 and 537.898 were
enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a
part of ORS chapter 537 or any series therein by legislative action. See
Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 537.896
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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