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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
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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.
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