(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a consumer-owned utility has exclusive distribution rights, to the extent the distribution rights are provided by law other than ORS 757.812 to 757.950, and exclusive responsibility for the performance and oversight of:
(a) The utility’s distribution system, including the acquisition, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of distribution facilities; and
(b) Metering, billing, collection and consumer response functions related to the distribution of electricity to retail electricity consumers located within the utility’s service territory.
(2) ORS 757.812 to 757.950 do not:
(a) Diminish or enlarge the rights of any person under ORS 758.400 to 758.475; or
(b) Affect the administration or enforcement of ORS 758.400 to 758.475.