Notwithstanding any powers of eminent domain and condemnation given to a district under its principal Act, a district shall not exercise any power of condemnation or eminent domain to condemn, appropriate or acquire real property for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, operating or maintaining hydroelectric facilities.
ORS 543.675
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Emerald People's Utility District v. Pacific Power & Light Co. (1985)
Most recently applied in Emerald PUD v. PP & L (December 1985)
1981 c.420 §6
Official source: Oregon State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Oregon statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.