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2017 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 13 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 537 - Appropriation of Water Generally
Section 537.990 - Criminal penalties.
Universal Citation: OR Rev Stat § 537.990 (2017)
(1) Violation of ORS 537.130 (2) is a Class B misdemeanor.
(2) Any person who willfully diverts or uses water to the detriment of others without compliance with law shall be punished as provided in subsection (1) of this section. The possession or use of water, except when a right of use is acquired in accordance with law, shall be prima facie evidence of the guilt of the person using it.
(3) Violation of ORS 537.535 (1) or 537.747 is a Class B misdemeanor. [Subsection (3) enacted as 1955 c.708 §36; 1963 c.293 §3; 1981 c.416 §8; 2011 c.597 §225]
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