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2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 13, Chapters 536 - 644
ORS Chapter 540
540.710 Interference with headgate, or use of water denied by watermaster or other authority; evidence of guilt.


OR Rev Stat § 540.710 (through Leg Sess 2011) What's This?

No person shall willfully open, close, change or interfere with any lawfully established headgate or water box without authority, or willfully use water or conduct water into or through the ditch of the person which has been lawfully denied the person by the watermaster or other competent authority. The possession or use of water when the same shall have been lawfully denied by the watermaster or other competent authority shall be prima facie evidence of the guilt of the person using it.

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