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2015 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 13 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement
WATER COMPANIES ORGANIZED UNDER 1891 ACT- Section 541.010 - Furnishing of water for certain purposes declared to be a public use; rates; amendment of law.
- Section 541.020 - Construction of ditches and canals by corporation; route across lands.
- Section 541.030 - Ditches and canals across state lands; grant of right of way.
- Section 541.040 - Headgate; mode of construction.
- Section 541.050 - Leakage or overflow; liability; exception.
- Section 541.055 - District liability for seepage and leakage from water or flood control works; limitation on commencement of action.
- Section 541.060 - Waste of water; flooding premises; unnecessary diversion.
- Section 541.070 - Ditches, canals and flumes as real estate.
- Section 541.080 - Suits involving water rights; parties; decree as to priorities.
- Section 541.110 - Use of water to develop mineral resources and furnish power.
- Section 541.120 - Ditches and canals through lands; use of existing ditch by others than owner; joint liability.
- Section 541.130 - Right of way for ditches across state lands.
- Section 541.210
- Section 541.220 - Survey of stream system; delivery of data to Attorney General; suits for determination of water rights.
- Section 541.230 - State lands within irrigated area; restrictions on sale; conveyance of lands needed by United States.
- Section 541.240 - Right of way for ditches and canals; reservation in conveyances.
- Section 541.250 - Cession to United States not rescinded.
- Section 541.310 - Suits for determination of rights; parties; survey of stream; disbursements.
- Section 541.320 - Decrees adjudicating rights; filing; statement as to matters adjudicated.
- Section 541.325 - Definitions for ORS 541.327 to 541.333.
- Section 541.327 - Failure or refusal of district to act; joint applications; eligible participants.
- Section 541.329 - Petition for approval of district map; contents; notice to users; corrections.
- Section 541.331 - Protest against approval of petition; hearing; issuance of water right certificate; land subject to inclusion.
- Section 541.333 - Application for change of place of use, point of diversion or use; contents; form of map.
- Section 541.345
- Section 541.347
- Section 541.350
- Section 541.351
- Section 541.353
- Section 541.355
- Section 541.360
- Section 541.362
- Section 541.363
- Section 541.365
- Section 541.368
- Section 541.370
- Section 541.371
- Section 541.372
- Section 541.373
- Section 541.375
- Section 541.376
- Section 541.377
- Section 541.378
- Section 541.379
- Section 541.380
- Section 541.381
- Section 541.382
- Section 541.384
- Section 541.385
- Section 541.388
- Section 541.390
- Section 541.392
- Section 541.395
- Section 541.396
- Section 541.397
- Section 541.399
- Section 541.400
- Section 541.401
- Section 541.403
- Section 541.405
- Section 541.407
- Section 541.409
- Section 541.410
- Section 541.411
- Section 541.413
- Section 541.415
- Section 541.420
- Section 541.423 - Stewardship agreements; contents; procedures for adoption; rules.
- Section 541.425 - Stewardship Agreement Grant Fund.
- Section 541.426 - Criteria for funding projects from Stewardship Agreement Grant Fund.
- Section 541.450 - Definitions for ORS 541.450 to 541.460.
- Section 541.455 - Splash dams unlawful.
- Section 541.460 - Abatement proceedings by Attorney General.
- Section 541.510 - Authority of Water Resources Commission to require signs warning public of stream level fluctuation.
- Section 541.515 - Notice by commission when hazard created by release of stored water.
- Section 541.520 - Procedure when owner or operator of structure fails to request hearing; order regulating release of water.
- Section 541.525 - Hearing upon request of owner or operator of structure; notice and conduct of hearing.
- Section 541.530 - Order of commission regulating release of water.
- Section 541.535 - Installation of automatic stream level recording devices.
- Section 541.540 - Procedure in emergency when release of water essential.
- Section 541.545 - Compliance with orders of commission; enforcement.
- Section 541.550
- Section 541.555
- Section 541.557
- Section 541.560
- Section 541.561 - Establishment of grant program; direct service cost payment; limitations; project evaluation.
- Section 541.565
- Section 541.566 - Planning studies eligible for grants or direct service cost payments.
- Section 541.567
- Section 541.570
- Section 541.575
- Section 541.576 - Water Conservation, Reuse and Storage Investment Fund.
- Section 541.577
- Section 541.580
- Section 541.581 - Rules for grant and direct service cost payment program.
- Section 541.585
- Section 541.587
- Section 541.590
- Section 541.595
- Section 541.600
- Section 541.605
- Section 541.606
- Section 541.610
- Section 541.611
- Section 541.615
- Section 541.616
- Section 541.620
- Section 541.621
- Section 541.622
- Section 541.625
- Section 541.626
- Section 541.627
- Section 541.630
- Section 541.631
- Section 541.635
- Section 541.636
- Section 541.640
- Section 541.641
- Section 541.645
- Section 541.646
- Section 541.650
- Section 541.651 - Definitions for ORS 541.651 to 541.696.
- Section 541.653 - Purpose and application of ORS 541.651 to 541.696.
- Section 541.655
- Section 541.656 - Water Supply Development Account.
- Section 541.659 - Loan and grant applicants.
- Section 541.660
- Section 541.662
- Section 541.663 - Preapplication conferences.
- Section 541.665
- Section 541.666 - Form and contents of loan or grant applications.
- Section 541.669 - Scoring and ranking of projects; funding decisions; rules.
- Section 541.670
- Section 541.673 - Evaluation for public benefits of project.
- Section 541.675
- Section 541.677 - Target outcomes for scoring and ranking criteria.
- Section 541.680
- Section 541.681 - Conditions of grants for developing certain types of above-ground storage facilities.
- Section 541.683 - Demonstration of public benefits of project.
- Section 541.685
- Section 541.686 - Protection of project water dedicated to in-stream use.
- Section 541.689 - Projects requiring determination of seasonally varying flows; methodology.
- Section 541.692 - Permits; requirements for project operation.
- Section 541.695
- Section 541.696 - Standards for security of loans from account; rules.
- Section 541.700 - Definitions for ORS 541.700 to 541.855.
- Section 541.703 - Project applications; preference for approval.
- Section 541.705 - Project applications; contents.
- Section 541.710 - Processing project application; fee.
- Section 541.715 - Applicant authorized to obtain private planning, engineering and construction services.
- Section 541.720 - Conditions for project application approval.
- Section 541.725
- Section 541.730 - Loan contract; repayment plan.
- Section 541.735 - Payment of funds by State Treasurer pursuant to loan contract.
- Section 541.740 - Liens and other loan security; foreclosure; rules.
- Section 541.741 - Recovery of certain interest amounts.
- Section 541.745 - Remedies of commission when water developer fails to comply with contract.
- Section 541.750 - Repayment of moneys to Water Development Administration and Bond Sinking Fund.
- Section 541.755
- Section 541.756 - Projects obtaining other funds for construction; repayment of funds loaned by state.
- Section 541.760 - Reduction of loan amount when secondary use funding available.
- Section 541.765 - Authorization for loans for certain federal projects.
- Section 541.770 - Federal project loan contract terms; foreclosure.
- Section 541.780 - Bonds to provide project financing.
- Section 541.785 - Disposition and use of bond proceeds.
- Section 541.790
- Section 541.795
- Section 541.800 - Payment of bond principal and interest from Water Development Administration and Bond Sinking Fund.
- Section 541.805
- Section 541.810
- Section 541.815 - Limitation on bond issuance amount.
- Section 541.830 - Water Development Administration and Bond Sinking Fund; sources; use; Governor’s approval.
- Section 541.835 - Water Development Fund; use.
- Section 541.840 - Emergency Board request for funds to pay administrative expenses; repayment of board allocations.
- Section 541.845 - Rules.
- Section 541.850 - Commission acceptance of gifts or grants.
- Section 541.855 - Biennial report to Legislative Assembly and Governor.
- Section 541.875 - Dams and use of water for hydroelectric generation on North Umpqua prohibited; exceptions.
- Section 541.880 - Responsibility of government entity for repair or maintenance costs of dams on North Umpqua.
- Section 541.890 - Definitions for ORS 541.890 to 541.969.
- Section 541.895 - Legislative findings; principles of Oregon Plan; policy.
- Section 541.898 - Oregon Plan described; goals; elements; Governor to negotiate with federal government.
- Section 541.900 - Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board; officers; qualifications.
- Section 541.902 - Executive director of Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board; appointment.
- Section 541.904 - Authority of executive director to enter into interagency agreements.
- Section 541.906 - Rules.
- Section 541.910 - Voluntary local watershed councils; protection against liability.
- Section 541.912 - Duties of Natural Resources Division.
- Section 541.914 - Independent Multidisciplinary Science Team; duties; agency response to science team recommendations.
- Section 541.916 - Responsibilities of state agency participating in Oregon Plan.
- Section 541.918 - Implementation of grant programs.
- Section 541.920 - Conduct of watershed enhancement program; integration of geographic information.
- Section 541.923 - Watershed management program; project funding; high priority watersheds.
- Section 541.926 - Duties of board; grant program; advisory committees.
- Section 541.929 - Duties of board; integrated watershed planning framework; expenditures.
- Section 541.932 - Watershed enhancement project assistance; criteria for funding approval; acquisition of interest in land or water.
- Section 541.935 - Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds Legal Fund; sources; uses.
- Section 541.937 - Flexible Incentives Account; sources; uses.
- Section 541.940 - Parks and Natural Resources Fund.
- Section 541.942 - Natural Resources Subaccount.
- Section 541.945 - Watershed Conservation Operating Fund; purposes.
- Section 541.947 - Watershed Conservation Grant Fund.
- Section 541.949 - Authority of board to accept moneys; disposition.
- Section 541.950 - Authority of Governor to accept moneys; disposition.
- Section 541.953
- Section 541.954
- Section 541.956 - Watershed Conservation Grant Fund purposes.
- Section 541.958 - Criteria for project receiving moneys from Watershed Conservation Grant Fund.
- Section 541.960 - Title restrictions on land purchased through grant agreement; rules.
- Section 541.963 - Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board report to Legislative Assembly.
- Section 541.965 - State agency reports to be provided to board.
- Section 541.967 - Agency report to legislative committee prior to adjustment of expenditure limitation or additional funding related to Oregon Plan.
- Section 541.969 - Report to Legislative Assembly by state agencies receiving subaccount moneys.
- Section 541.972 - Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board reports to Governor and Legislative Assembly on Oregon Plan.
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