Oregon Code § 550.400·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Civil
liability for remediation costs.
(1) Regardless of any criminal prosecution or the result of a prosecution under
ORS 550.390, the urban flood safety and water quality district or any other
person injured by a violation of ORS 550.390 may bring a civil action to secure
an injunction, damages or other appropriate relief against any and all persons
whose actions caused the injury to a waterway described in ORS 550.390 owned or
controlled by the district or person.
(2) Upon
prevailing in such civil action, the plaintiff may recover damages measured by
the total costs of remediating the injury actually incurred by the district or
the person that owns or controls the injured waterway. [2019 c.621 §26]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 550.400
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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