Drainage district activity as urban service.

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(a) Is located in a county that has a population greater than 700,000; and

(b) Operates a flood control project located within the urban growth boundary established by Metro or within the incorporated boundary of a city.

(2) As used in this section, "flood control project" means a system or method, including, but not limited to, canals, ditches, dikes, levees, revetments and floodwalls, for:

(a) The control, diversion, conservation or abatement of floodwater, or of an excessive or unusual accumulation of water, in a natural or artificial body of water; or

(b) The protection of life and property against danger, menace, injury or damage resulting from floodwater, or an excessive or unusual accumulation of water. [2015 c.544 §14]

Note: 547.057 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 547 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.


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