Oregon § 537.820 Application of provisions to waters forming common boundary between states

Oregon Statutes

§ 537.820 — Application of provisions to waters forming common boundary between states

Oregon § 537.820

Vol.15

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

Ch. 537Appropriation of Water Generally

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 537.820 (2026).

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ORS 537.801 to 537.860 shall also apply to the waters located within the boundaries of this state of any river, stream, lake or other body of water serving as part of the common boundary of this state and any other state and over which this state has concurrent jurisdiction, except that said sections shall not apply to the diversion, impoundment or appropriation of waters for the development of hydroelectric energy, flood control, irrigation or other uses in waters forming a boundary of the state in cases where such waters are not to be diverted from the drainage basin wherein such waters are located.

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ORS 537.801 to 537.860 shall also apply to the waters located within the boundaries of this state of any river, stream, lake or other body of water serving as part of the common boundary of this state and any other state and over which this state has concurrent jurisdiction, except that said sections shall not apply to the diversion, impoundment or appropriation of waters for the development of hydroelectric energy, flood control, irrigation or other uses in waters forming a boundary of the state in cases where such waters are not to be diverted from the drainage basin wherein such waters are located.