2019 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation
Chapter 758 - Utility Rights of Way and Territory Allocation; Cogeneration
Section 758.300 - Definitions for ORS 758.300 to 758.320.
As used in ORS 758.300 to 758.320:
(1) "Commission" means the Public Utility Commission.
(2) "Community water supply system" means a water source and distribution system, whether publicly or privately owned, that serves more than three residences or other users to whom water is provided for public consumption, including but not limited to schools, farm labor camps, industrial establishments, recreational facilities, restaurants, motels, mobile home parks or group care homes.
(3) "Water utility" means any corporation, company, individual or association of individuals, or its lessees, trustees or receivers, that owns, operates, manages or controls all or a part of any plant or equipment in this state for the production, transmission, delivery or furnishing of water, directly or indirectly to or for the public, whether or not such plant or equipment or part thereof is wholly within any town or city. "Water utility" does not include a municipal corporation. [1999 c.695 §1]
Note: 758.300 to 758.320 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 758 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
