Oregon § 537.809 Reservation of water in basin of origin

Oregon Statutes

§ 537.809 — Reservation of water in basin of origin

Oregon § 537.809

Vol.15

Title 45Water Resources; Irrigation, Drainage, Flood Control, Reclamation

Ch. 537Appropriation of Water Generally

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 537.809 (2026).

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Before approving or recommending approval of an application subject to ORS 537.803, the Water Resources Commission shall reserve an amount of water adequate for future needs in the basin of origin, including an amount sufficient to protect public uses, and subordinate the out-of-basin use to that reservation.

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