2013 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 13 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 549 - Drainage and Flood Control Generally
Section 549.180 - Bringing additional water into ditch without payment of compensation prohibited; civil liability.


OR Rev Stat § 549.180 (2013) What's This?

No person shall tap or bring additional water into any drainage district or drainage district ditch already dug without paying a reasonable compensation therefor and securing the written permission of district officials. The criminal penalty for violation of this section shall not relieve the defendant from civil liability for damages.

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