Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 98 § 98.316 — Deposits and refunds held by utilities
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 98 ·
Oregon Code § 98.316·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Deposits and refunds held by utilities.
The following funds held or owing by any utility are
presumed abandoned if unclaimed by the apparent owner for more than one year
after the date of termination of services or when the funds otherwise become
payable or distributable:
(1) A deposit
made by a subscriber with a utility to secure payment, or a sum paid in advance
for utility services, less any lawful deductions.
(2) A sum
received for utility services which a utility has been ordered to refund,
together with any interest thereon and less any lawful deductions. [1957 c.670 §6;
1983 c.716 §2]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 98.316
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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