ORS 758.300: Definitions for ORS 758.300 to 758.320.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
As used in ORS 758.300 to 758.320: (1) “Commission” means the Public Utility Commission. (2) “Community water supply system” means a water source and distribution system, whether publicly or privately owned, that serves more than three residences or other users to whom water is provided for public consumption, including but not limited to schools, farm labor camps, industrial establishments, recreational facilities, restaurants, motels, mobile home parks or group care homes. (3) “Water utility” means any corporation, company, individual or association of individuals, or its lessees, trustees or receivers, that owns, operates, manages or controls all or a part of any plant or equipment in this state for the production, transmission, delivery or furnishing of water, directly or indirectly to or for the public, whether or not such plant or equipment or part thereof is wholly within any town or city. “Water utility” does not include a municipal corporation. [1999 c.695 §1]
Official history and status
History: Note: 758.300 to 758.320 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 758 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 860-036-1800: Service Territory Allocation Definitions — implements
- OAR 860-036-1810: Allocation of Service Territory — implements
- OAR 860-036-1820: Filing an Application to Expand Exclusive Service Territory — implements
- OAR 860-036-1830: Reduction of Approved Service Territory Boundaries — implements
- OAR 860-036-1840: Transfer of Approved Service Territory — implements
- OAR 860-036-1850: Exclusive Obligation to Serve — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 758.300 — resolved
- 758.320 — resolved
Cited by
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors758.html