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 540.491 - Dam owner or operator liability.

Universal Citation: OR Rev Stat § 540.491 (2019)

(1) Compliance with ORS 540.443 to 540.491 does not relieve the owner or operator of a dam or an individual in immediate charge of a dam from any duty, obligation or liability regarding the ownership, maintenance or operation of the dam.

(2) Water Resources Department actions and services under ORS 540.443 to 540.491 do not relieve the owner or operator of a dam or an individual in immediate charge of a dam from any duty, obligation or liability regarding the ownership, maintenance or operation of the dam. [2019 c.390 §18]

Note: 540.491 becomes operative July 1, 2020. See section 28, chapter 390, Oregon Laws 2019.

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