2019 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 540 - Distribution and Storage of Water; Watermasters; Water Right Changes, Transfers and Forfeitures
Section 540.473 - Application for injunction.

Universal Citation: OR Rev Stat § 540.473 (2019)

In addition to any other available remedies, if the Water Resources Department has information that a person is violating or intends to violate a final order issued under ORS 540.461, or concludes that a dam poses an imminent risk to life, property or public infrastructure, the department may apply to the circuit court for Marion County or to the circuit court for any county where all or part of the dam is located for a temporary or permanent injunction requiring the person to:

(1) Refrain from violation of the order; or

(2) Take any actions necessary to remedy an imminent risk to life, property or public infrastructure. [2019 c.390 §12]

Note: 540.473 becomes operative July 1, 2020. See section 28, chapter 390, Oregon Laws 2019.

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