Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 537.297 (2026)

Cancellation of water right certificate when holder fails to continue to qualify as municipal applicant

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537.297 Cancellation of water right certificate when holder fails to continue to qualify as municipal applicant. (1) If the owner of a certificate to appropriate water for hydroelectric purposes under this chapter fails, after receiving notice under ORS 537.289 (2), to amend the joint agreement so the owner continues to qualify as a municipal applicant, or if the holder of the certificate has assigned ownership of the certificate to an entity other than a municipal corporation or district, the Water Resources Commission shall initiate proceedings to cancel the certificate.

(2) The provisions of ORS 536.076 and 536.077, and rules adopted thereunder, apply to a contested case proceeding on a proposed final order issued under this section. [1985 c.392 §8; 1985 c.673 §189; 2025 c.575 §11]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2013–2023 · leading case: Waterwatch of Oregon, Inc. v. Water Resources Dep't, 316 P.3d 330 (Or. Ct. App. 2013).

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Waterwatch of Oregon, Inc. v. Water Resources Dep't, 316 P.3d 330 (Or. Ct. App. 2013). “610; or “(b) As provided in ORS 537.297.” Moreover, “[a] water right certificate issued in accordance with the provisions of ORS 537.”

Bridge Creek Ranch v. Water Resources Dept. (Or. Ct. App. 2023). ““* * * * * “(3) Rights to the use of water acquired under the pro- visions of the Water Rights Act, as set forth in a certifi- cate issued under this section, shall continue in the owner thereof so long as the water shall be applied to a beneficial use under and in accordance…”

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