Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 539 § 539.021 — Determination by Water Resources Director of rights of claimants; transfer of
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 539 ·
Oregon Code § 539.021·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Determination by Water Resources Director of rights of claimants; transfer of
action to director.
(1) The Water Resources Director upon the motion of the director or, in the
discretion of the director, upon receipt of a petition from one or more
appropriators of surface water from any natural watercourse in this state shall
make a determination of the relative rights of the various claimants to the
waters of that watercourse.
(2) If an action
is brought in the circuit court for determination of rights to the use of
water, the case may, in the discretion of the court, be transferred to the
director for determination as provided in this chapter. [1987 c.541 §2 (enacted
in lieu of 539.020)]
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01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 539.021
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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