Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 540 § 540.488 — Water
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 540 ·
Oregon Code § 540.488·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Water
Resources Commission duties and powers; rules.
(1) The Water Resources Commission
may adopt rules the commission deems necessary or convenient for the
administration and enforcement of ORS 540.443 to 540.491.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall adopt
rules that, at a minimum, establish:
(a) A schedule of
civil penalty amounts for purposes of ORS 540.995;
(b) The
conditions under which the Water Resources Department may remit a civil
penalty; and
(c) Standards for
the site, plans, specifications, designs and other engineering requirements for
the construction or removal of a dam.
(3) In addition
to any other powers of the department, in carrying out department duties,
functions and powers under ORS 540.443 to 540.491, the department may:
(a) Enter into
contracts, memorandums of understanding and intergovernmental agreements for:
(A) The
inspection, evaluation or study of dams; or
(B) The response
to dam failure or potential dam failure;
(b) Accept moneys
from any public or private source for the administration and enforcement of ORS
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 540.488
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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