Oregon Statutes
§ 537.769 — Local regulation of wells and water well constructors
Oregon § 537.769
JurisdictionOregon
Vol.15
Title 45Water Resources; Irrigation, Drainage, Flood Control, Reclamation
Ch. 537Appropriation of Water Generally
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Or. Rev. Stat. § 537.769 (2026).
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The Legislative Assembly finds that ground water protection is a matter of statewide concern. No ordinance, order or regulation shall be adopted by a local government to regulate the inspection of wells, construction of wells or water well constructors subject to regulation by the Water Resources Commission or the Water Resources Department under ORS 537.747 to 537.795 and 537.992.
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Related
Ashland Drilling, Inc. v. Jackson County
4 P.3d 748 (Court of Appeals of Oregon, 2000)
Legislative History
1989 c.129 §3
Nearby Sections
15
§ 537.010
Definition of “Water Rights Act.”§ 537.015
§ 537.015§ 537.017
§ 537.017§ 537.020
§ 537.020§ 537.022
§ 537.022§ 537.025
§ 537.025§ 537.027
§ 537.027§ 537.030
§ 537.030§ 537.032
§ 537.032§ 537.090
Laws applicable to geothermal wells§ 537.101
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