OAR 690-325-0020: Applicability

(1) Pursuant to ORS 537.225, the Department can only accept an application for an assignment for a water right permit split and request for issuance of replacement water right permits to reflect the assignment if: (a) The original water right permit is issued for the purpose of irrigation, nursery, temperature control, stock watering or agricultural water use; and (b) The time specified in the water right permit or, if applicable, the last approved extension of time to perfect the water right is not expired. (2) The Department may not accept an application for assignment and request for issuance of replacement water right permits under the rules in OAR chapter 690, division 325 for permits that do not meet the requirements in subsection (1). (3) Pursuant to ORS 537.225(7), municipal water right permits, quasi-municipal water right permits, or water right permits held by a unit of local government, including but not limited to water right permits held by a port, water authority, or a district are not eligible to apply.