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ORS 537.897

Known as the Ground Water Act

The act spans §§ 537–537 (229 sections).

2022 c.52 §2

(1) A person that purchases water from a water supplier at a distribution location to be hauled for irrigation or nursery purposes shall:

(a) Keep records of:

(A) The date and location of the purchase.

(B) The date on which the water is delivered.

(C) If hauling water for another person, the name and contact information of the person to whom the water will be delivered and the date of the delivery.

(D) The quantity of the water.

(E) The intended use of the water, including the type of plant for which the water is intended to be used.

(F) The location at which the water is used.

(b) Retain the records for at least 12 months after the water is delivered to the location of use.

(c) Upon request by law enforcement or the Water Resources Department, immediately provide the records.

(2) The Water Resources Commission may adopt rules to implement this section.

Official source: Oregon State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Oregon statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.