OAR 690-325-0030: Definitions

The definitions in this rule, along with the definitions in OAR 690-300-0010 (Definitions) and OAR 690-380-0100 (Water Right Transfers), apply to the rules in OAR chapter 690, division 325. Where a term is defined in more than one rule, the definition in this rule applies. (1) “Enlargement” means an expansion of a water right permit and includes, but is not limited to: (a) Using a greater rate or duty of water per acre than currently allowed under a water right permit; or (b) Increasing the acreage irrigated under a water right permit. (2) “District” means an irrigation district formed under ORS Chapter 545, a drainage district formed under Chapter 547, a water improvement district formed under Chapter 552, a water control district formed under Chapter 553 or a corporation organized under Chapter 554. (3) “Injury” or “Injury to an existing water right” means a water right transaction that would result in another, existing water right not receiving previously available water to which it is legally entitled. (4) “Unit of local government” includes a county, city, district or other public corporation, commission, authority or entity organized and existing under statute or city or county charter.