Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 545 § 545.553 — Petition for election on authorization and issuance of bonds
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 545 ·
Oregon Code § 545.553·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Petition for election on authorization and issuance of bonds.
When a petition requesting an
election is filed with the board of directors, if the petition is signed by all
of the owners of all lands within the district, an election shall be held to
determine whether bonds of an irrigation district shall be authorized and
issued as provided by this section and ORS 545.551, 545.555, 545.557 and
545.559. The petition shall state the amount of bonds to be authorized, the
purposes for which the bonds are to be issued and the maximum time in which
they may mature. Upon the filing of a petition under this section, the board
shall proceed to call an election which shall be held within 20 days after the
filing of the petition. [Formerly 545.230]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 545.553
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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