Diversion or appropriation of waters from basin of origin without legislative consent prohibited; terms of consent; exceptions.

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  2. Oregon Revised Statutes
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  4. Appropriation of Water Generally
  5. Diversion or appropriation of waters from basin of origin without legislative consent prohibited; terms of consent; exceptions.

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(2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to appropriations or diversions of less than 50 cubic feet per second out of the basin of origin.

(3) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to appropriations or diversions within the Klamath River Basin as defined in ORS 542.620 or within the Goose Lake Basin as defined in ORS 542.520, so long as those statutes remain in effect.

(4) This section shall not apply to an appropriation or diversion by a city to facilitate regional municipal water service if the city has historically transported water between the basin of origin and proposed receiving basins identified in the application. [Amended by 1989 c.936 §7]


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