Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 540 § 540.720 — Unauthorized use or waste of water; evidence of guilt of user
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 540 ·
Oregon Code § 540.720·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Unauthorized use or waste of water; evidence of guilt of user.
No person shall use without
authorization water to which another person is entitled, or willfully waste
water to the detriment of another. The possession or use of such water without
legal right shall be prima facie evidence of the guilt of the person using it.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 540.720
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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