Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 552 § 552.438 — Construction on public land or right of way, or along watercourse
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 552 ·
Oregon Code § 552.438·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Construction on public land or right of way, or along watercourse.
(1) A district may construct works
across or along any street or public highway, or over any lands which are
property of this state, or any subdivision thereof. A district may construct
its work across and along any stream of water or watercourse.
(2) Any works
across or along any highway, road or street shall be constructed only with the
permission of the Department of Transportation, the county board or the city
governing body having jurisdiction of the highway, road or street. The district
shall restore any highway, road or street to its former state as near as may be
and shall not use the right of way in a manner unnecessarily to impair its
usefulness. [1969 c.606 §39]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 552.438
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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