Conversion of hydroelectric water right to in-stream water right
- exceptions
Source:
Section 543A.305 — Conversion of hydroelectric water right to in-stream water right; exceptions, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors543A.html
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Notes of Decisions
Where water was used at least once every five years for in-stream purposes but not solely for hydroelectric purposes in more than five years, hydroelectric use has ceased and this section is triggered, because “use of water under a hydroelectric water right” means use of water solely for hydroelectric purposes. WaterWatch of Oregon v. Water Resources Dept., 369 Or 71, 501 P3d 507 (2021)