As used in ORS 274.905 to 274.940, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) “New lands” means those lands protruding above the line of ordinary high water, whether or not connected with the adjoining or opposite upland or riparian lands on the same side of the body of water, which have been created upon submersible or submerged lands by artificial fill or deposit. “New lands” does not include bridges, wharves and similar structures constructed upon submersible or submerged lands by other than artificial fill or deposit.
(2) “Public body” means the State of Oregon or any port organized under the laws of this state or any dock commission of any city of this state. [1963 c.376 §1; 1967 c.421 §175; 1973 c.328 §1]
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