ORS 537.010: Definition of “Water Rights Act.”
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
As used in this chapter, “Water Rights Act” means and embraces ORS 536.050, 537.120, 537.130, 537.140 to 537.252, 537.390 to 537.400, 538.420, 540.010 to 540.120, 540.210 to 540.230, 540.310 to 540.430, 540.443 to 540.491, 540.505 to 540.586 and 540.710 to 540.750. [Amended by 1985 c.673 §183; 2019 c.390 §22]
This rule cites
- ORS 536.050 — resolved
- 537.120 — resolved
- 537.130 — resolved
- 537.140 — resolved
- 537.252 — resolved
- 537.390 — resolved
- 537.400 — resolved
- 538.420 — resolved
- 540.010 — resolved
- 540.120 — resolved
- 540.210 — resolved
- 540.230 — resolved
- 540.310 — resolved
- 540.430 — resolved
- 540.443 — resolved
- 540.491 — resolved
- 540.505 — resolved
- 540.586 — resolved
- 540.710 — resolved
- 540.750 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 538.410: Confirmation of water rights acquired prior to February 24, 1909, for municipal supply; rejection of applications injurious to municipal supply; statements of supply.
- ORS 538.420: Portland’s right to waters of Bull Run and Little Sandy Rivers; vested rights not impaired; applicability of law.
- ORS 539.010: Protection of water rights vested or initiated prior to February 24, 1909.
- ORS 540.060: Arrest by watermaster; complaint against offender.
- ORS 540.410: Delivery of reservoir water; notice to watermaster; adjustment of headgates; expenses; payment.
- ORS 541.110: Use of water to develop mineral resources and furnish power.
- OAR 690-014-0020: Definitions
- OAR 690-230-0005: Policy and Purpose
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors537.html