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Distribution of Water, Watermasters, Change in Use, and Transfer or Forfeiture of Water Rights (Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS): Volume 13 Water Resources, Agriculture and Food; Title 45 Water Resources: Irrigation, Drainage, Flood Control, Reclamation; Chapter 540)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Oregon
Document type
Legislation
Date
1953 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water rights Local government Freshwater resources management Institution Governance Procedural matters Surface water Irrigation Waterworks Servitude Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Chapter of the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) concerns distribution of water, watermasters, change in use, and transfer or forfeiture of water rights. More specifically, it provides for distribution of water generally, water districts and watermasters; distribution of water from irrigation ditches and reservoirs; hydraulic works and structures, measuring devices, ditch right of way; changes in use of water, transfer of water rights, exchange; forfeiture of water rights; prohibited acts, injunctions and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.oregonlegislature.gov