The Legislative Assembly finds that ground water protection is a matter of statewide concern. No ordinance, order or regulation shall be adopted by a local government to regulate the inspection of wells, construction of wells or water well constructors subject to regulation by the Water Resources Commission or the Water Resources Department under ORS 537.747 to 537.795 and 537.992.
ORS 537.769
Known as the Ground Water Act
The act spans §§ 537.010 to 537.992 (229 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 168 Or. App. 624 - Ashland Drilling, Inc. v. Jackson County (2000)
Most recently applied in 168 Or. App. 624 - Ashland Drilling, Inc. v. Jackson County (June 2000)
1989 c.129 §3
Official source: Oregon State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Oregon statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.