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Or. Rev. Stat. § 221.862 (2026)

“Historic ghost town” defined

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      221.862 “Historic ghost town” defined. As used in ORS 221.862 to 221.872, “historic ghost town” means an incorporated city within this state that:

      (1) Is on land acquired under a United States patent;

      (2) Does not have a sufficient number of registered electors permanently residing within the city to fill all offices provided for under its charter; and

      (3) Is of historic interest. [1983 c.355 §1]

 

      Note: 221.862 to 221.872 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 221 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      221.865 [1955 c.475 §2; renumbered 190.550]