Oregon Statutes - Chapter 543 - Hydroelectric Projects - Section 543.655 - Definitions for ORS 543.650 to 543.685.

As used in ORS 543.650 to 543.685, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “District” means any one of the following:

(a) A domestic water supply district organized under ORS chapter 264.

(b) An irrigation district organized under ORS chapter 545.

(c) A drainage district organized under ORS chapter 547.

(d) A water improvement district organized under ORS chapter 552.

(e) A water control district organized under ORS chapter 553.

(2) “Principal Act” means the statutes, other than ORS 543.650 to 543.685, which describe the powers of a district, including, but not limited to, the statutes under which a district is proposed or is operating.

(3) “Water system” means any structure or facility constructed by persons and used by a district to achieve the district’s purpose under the district’s principal Act whether or not such structure or facility is owned by the district. [1981 c.420 §2; 1985 c.561 §4]

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