OAR 690-325-0030
Definitions

The definitions in this rule, along with the definitions in OAR 690-300-0010 (Definitions) (Definitions) and OAR 690-380-0100 (Definitions) (Water Right Transfers), apply to the rules in OAR chapter 690, division 325. Where a term is defined in more than one rule, the definition in this rule applies.

(1)

“Enlargement” means an expansion of a water right permit and includes, but is not limited to:

(a)

Using a greater rate or duty of water per acre than currently allowed under a permit;

(b)

Increasing the acreage irrigated under a permit;

(2)

“District” means an irrigation district formed under ORS Chapter 545 (Irrigation Districts), a drainage district formed under Chapter 547, a water improvement district formed under Chapter 552, a water control district formed under Chapter 553 or a corporation organized under Chapter 554.

(3)

“Injury” or “Injury to an existing water right” means a water right transaction that would result in another, existing water right not receiving previously available water to which it is legally entitled.

(4)

“Unit of local government” includes a county, city, district or other public corporation, commission, authority or entity organized and existing under statute or city or county charter.

Source: Rule 690-325-0030 — Definitions, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=690-325-0030.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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