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Or. Rev. Stat. § 261.007 (2026)

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      261.007 Policy. The purpose of this chapter is to implement the intent and purpose of section 12, Article XI, of the Oregon Constitution including authorization for the establishment of people’s utility districts to develop the water and energy resources of this state for the benefit of the people of this state and to supply public utility service, including water, water power and electric energy for all uses and users. [1979 c.588 §2]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 1985–1986 · leading case: Emerald PUD v. PP & L, 729 P.2d 552 (Or. 1986).
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Emerald PUD v. PP & L, 729 P.2d 552 (Or. 1986). · cites it 2× “" ORS 261.007. In reviewing the powers given the new PUDs, the Court of Appeals rejected Emerald's claim that Oregon Laws 1931, chapter 279, granted PUDs authority to condemn a private utility's hydroelectric facility already devoted to public use, stating: "The statutory…”
Emerald People's Util. Dist. v. Pac. Power & Light Co., 711 P.2d 179 (Or. Ct. App. 1985). “” ORS 261.007. That proposition, however, is too broad.”
Emerald PUD v. PP & L, 711 P.2d 179 (Or. Ct. App. 1985). “" ORS 261.007. That proposition, however, is too broad.”
Emerald People's Util. Dist. v. Pac. Power & Light Co., 729 P.2d 552 (Or. 1986). · cites it 2× “” ORS 261.007. In reviewing the powers given the new PUDs, the Court of Appeals rejected Emerald’s claim that Oregon Laws 1931, chapter 279, granted PUDs authority to condemn a private utility’s hydroelectric facility already devoted to public use, stating: “The statutory…”
Emerald People's Util. Dist. v. Dep't of Revenue, 10 Or. Tax 207 (Or. T.C. 1986). “ORS 261.007 acknowledges that the “intent and purpose” of the constitutional provisions authorizing the districts is to (1) develop the water and energy resources of the state and (2) to supply services for all uses and users.”
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