Utilities Law in Oregon
This page covers utilities law as it applies in Oregon — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in Oregon
Oregon state law
- Remedies and Special Actions and Proceedings › Actions and Suits in Particular CasesOR 30 § 30.260
Cited in 283 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Executive Branch; Organization › Administrative Procedures Act; Review of Rules; Civil PenaltiesOR 183 § 183.450
Cited in 143 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Counties and County Officers › County Land Use Planning; Resource LandsOR 215 § 215.203
Cited in 133 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Counties and County Officers › County Land Use Planning; Resource LandsOR 215 § 215.213
Cited in 129 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Trade Regulations and Practices › Trade Practices and Antitrust RegulationOR 646 § 646.605
Cited in 120 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Labor and Employment; Unlawful Discrimination › Workers’ CompensationOR 656 § 656.027
Cited in 120 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Oregon.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.