ORS 622.320: Plats as private property; restriction of public use of waters prohibited.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
Any plats of lands for the cultivation of oysters, clams or mussels held by citizens of this state, if distinctly marked out by means which do not obstruct navigation, and not exceeding the extent allowed by regulations, shall be deemed and protected as private property. Such plats, however, shall not restrict the rights of the public to the use of the waters of this state in a normal and customary manner. [Formerly 509.455; 1997 c.375 §8]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 603-082-0010: Purpose — implements
- OAR 603-082-0020: Definitions — implements
- OAR 603-082-0100: Scheduling, Notice and Conduct of Hearings — implements
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Cited by
- ORS 274.040: Sale or lease of submersible lands; easements; occupation of submerged and submersible lands for water works.
- ORS 511.640: Sale of oyster lands in Tillamook Bay prohibited.
- ORS 622.280: Withdrawal of unproductive lands.
- ORS 622.330: Private oyster beds acquired under prior law not affected.
- ORS 622.340: Transfer by reference to filed plat; fee.
- ORS 622.360: Cultivation does not affect ocean shore activities.
- ORS 780.060: Construction not to interfere with oyster production.
- OAR 603-082-0070: Transfer of Plats
- OAR 603-082-0090: Withdrawal of Unproductive and Abandoned Lands
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