If any district existing on August 22, 1969, had a tax limitation set forth in the petition for formation as provided by ORS 371.310, prior to amendment by section 1, chapter 568, Oregon Laws 1969, the limitation stated in such petition shall not be effective to limit the taxing authority of any such district after August 22, 1969. Such limitation shall be construed to be effective only to limit taxes levied prior to August 22, 1969, and after the formation of the district.
ORS 371.385
371.385 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 371 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.