Oregon Code § 545.557·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Bonds;
maturities; reserves; interest; trustees.
(1) The Irrigation District Law applies to bonds
authorized under ORS 545.553 and 545.555, except as otherwise provided by this
section.
(2) The board of
directors by resolution authorizing the issuance of all or part of a bond
authorization may provide:
(a) The manner of
the sale, public or otherwise, the denominations, the premiums if any for
redemption prior to maturity, and whether or not the bonds shall be
registerable as to principal or and principal and interest;
(b) For the
setting aside and maintaining of reserves to secure the payment of the
principal of the bonds and interest on the bonds, and reserves to maintain,
equip, repair, renew, renovate and replace the improvements, facilities and
equipment of the district;
(c) For the
issuance, under proper terms and conditions, of additional or refunding bonds
on a parity with the bonds being issued;
(d) For the
creation of necessary funds and accounts; or
(e) All other
terms, conditions, covenants and protective features safeguarding the payment
of the bonds that are found necessary by the board.
(3) The bonds may
be sold at not less than 90 percent of face value, and may bear interest,
evidenced by coupons, at a rate not to exceed six percent per annum.
(4) The board may
select a trustee for the owners and holders of the bonds, and also a trustee to
safeguard and disburse the proceeds of the sale of the bonds. The rights,
duties, powers and obligations of the trustee or trustees shall be fixed by the
board. [Formerly 545.234]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 545.557
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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