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Oregon Revised Statutes
Title 45 - WATER RESOURCES: IRRIGATION, DRAINAGE, FLOOD CONTROL, RECLAMATIONChapter 540 - DISTRIBUTION AND STORAGE OF WATER; WATERMASTERS; WATER RIGHT CHANGES, TRANSFERS AND FORFEITURES
PROHIBITED ACTS; INJUNCTIONS
Section 540.710 - Interference with headgate, or use of water denied by watermaster or other authority; evidence of guilt

ORS § 540.710

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Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024
Section 540.710 - Interference with headgate, or use of water denied by watermaster or other authority; evidence of guilt

No person shall willfully open, close, change or interfere with any lawfully established headgate or water box without authority, or willfully use water or conduct water into or through the ditch of the person which has been lawfully denied the person by the watermaster or other competent authority. The possession or use of water when the same shall have been lawfully denied by the watermaster or other competent authority shall be prima facie evidence of the guilt of the person using it.

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