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Oregon Revised Statutes
Title 45 - WATER RESOURCES: IRRIGATION, DRAINAGE, FLOOD CONTROL, RECLAMATIONChapter 541 - WATER DISTRIBUTORS; WATER RELEASES; CONSERVATION AND STORAGE; WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT
APPROPRIATION OF WATER FOR MINING AND ELECTRIC POWER UNDER 1899 ACT
Section 541.110 - Use of water to develop mineral resources and furnish power

ORS § 541.110

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Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024
Section 541.110 - Use of water to develop mineral resources and furnish power

The use of the water of the lakes and running streams of Oregon for the purpose of developing the mineral resources of the state and to furnish electric power for all purposes, is declared to be a public and beneficial use and a public necessity. Subject to the provisions of the Water Rights Act (as defined in ORS 537.010), the right to divert unappropriated waters of any such lakes or streams for such public and beneficial use is granted.

ORS 541.110