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Or. Rev. Stat. § 540.710 (2026)

Interference with headgate, or use of water denied by watermaster or other authority; evidence of guilt

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      540.710 Interference with headgate, or use of water denied by watermaster or other authority; evidence of guilt. No person shall willfully open, close, change or interfere with any lawfully established headgate or water box without authority, or willfully use water or conduct water into or through the ditch of the person which has been lawfully denied the person by the watermaster or other competent authority. The possession or use of water when the same shall have been lawfully denied by the watermaster or other competent authority shall be prima facie evidence of the guilt of the person using it.

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Cited in 1 case, 1957–1957 · leading case: Calderwood v. Young, 319 P.2d 184 (Or. 1957).
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Calderwood v. Young, 319 P.2d 184 (Or. 1957). · cites it 2× “See ORS 540.710. As an affirmative defense defendant alleges that he is the watermaster of Water District No.”
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