Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 540 § 540.145 — Distribution of water; rules; applicability
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 540 ·
Oregon Code § 540.145·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Distribution of water; rules; applicability.
The Water Resources Commission may adopt rules to
secure the equal and fair distribution of water in accordance with the rights
of the various users. The rules shall apply to all water rights that have been
established:
(1) By court
decree;
(2) Under an
order of the commission or the Water Resources Director in proceedings for the
determination of relative rights to the use of water; or
(3) Through
permits to appropriate water or certificates of water rights issued by the
commission. [1985 c.673 §81]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 540.145
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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