Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 538 § 538.140 — Diamond Lake and tributaries; diversion, interruption or appropriation of
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 538 ·
Oregon Code § 538.140·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Diamond Lake and tributaries; diversion, interruption or appropriation of
waters prohibited; excepted uses.
In order to maintain, increase and perpetuate game fish and game fish
propagation within Oregon, the waters or use of the waters of Diamond Lake and
its tributaries situated in Douglas County shall not be diverted, interrupted
or appropriated for any purpose whatsoever, except for domestic use on
contiguous and surrounding land or other water uses necessary to maintain,
increase and perpetuate game fish and game fish propagation in Diamond Lake and
its tributaries. [Amended by 1999 c.252 §1]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 538.140
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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