Oregon Code § 537.990·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Criminal penalties.
(1) Violation of ORS 537.130 (2) is a Class B misdemeanor.
(2) Any person
who willfully diverts or uses water to the detriment of others without
compliance with law shall be punished as provided in subsection (1) of this
section. The possession or use of water, except when a right of use is acquired
in accordance with law, shall be prima facie evidence of the guilt of the
person using it.
(3) Violation of
ORS 537.535 (1) or 537.747 is a Class B misdemeanor.
(4) Violation of
ORS 537.387 or 537.898 (2) is a Class A misdemeanor.
(5)(a) Violation
of ORS 537.898 (1) with criminal negligence, as defined in ORS 161.085, is a
Class A misdemeanor.
(b)
Notwithstanding ORS 161.635, the maximum fine for a violation described in this
subsection is $25,000 if the person:
(A) Owns a water
hauling business; or
(B) Owns,
operates or is responsible for the grow site to which the water was hauled or
arranged to be hauled.
(6)(a)
Notwithstanding subsections (1) to (3) of this section, violation of ORS
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 537.990
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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