Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 538 § 538.420 — Portlands right to waters of Bull Run and Little Sandy Rivers; vested rights
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 538 ·
Oregon Code § 538.420·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Portlands right to waters of Bull Run and Little Sandy Rivers; vested rights
not impaired; applicability of law.
(1) Exclusive right to the use of waters of Bull Run and Little Sandy Rivers is
granted to the City of Portland. However, the Water Rights Act (as defined in
ORS 537.010) shall not impair the rights of any person who, on February 24,
1909, had any vested right to or valid appropriation or bona fide notice of
appropriation of the waters of either Bull Run River or Little Sandy River,
under laws theretofore in effect or under any valid contract or deed of
conveyance theretofore made with or by the City of Portland.
(2) ORS 541.010
to 541.080 shall not apply to Bull Run Creek or River.
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 538.420
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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