2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 539 - Chapter 539. Determination of Water Rights Initiated Before February 24, 1909; Determination of Water Rights of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes
Section 539.021 - Determination by Water Resources Director of rights of claimants; transfer of action to director.


(2) If an action is brought in the circuit court for determination of rights to the use of water, the case may, in the discretion of the court, be transferred to the director for determination as provided in this chapter. [1987 c.541 §2 (enacted in lieu of 539.020)]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food

Chapter 539 - Chapter 539. Determination of Water Rights Initiated Before February 24, 1909; Determination of Water Rights of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes

Section 539.005 - Purpose of chapter; rules.

Section 539.010 - Protection of water rights vested or initiated prior to February 24, 1909.

Section 539.021 - Determination by Water Resources Director of rights of claimants; transfer of action to director.

Section 539.040 - Notice of hearing by director.

Section 539.081 - Fees for registration statement or statement and proof of claim; exemption; disposition.

Section 539.130 - Findings of fact and determination of director; certification of proceedings; filing in court; fixing time for hearing by court; notice; force of director’s determination.

Section 539.150 - Court proceedings to review determination of director.

Section 539.170 - Division of water pending hearing.

Section 539.230 - Notice of need to file registration statement; publication requirements; additional methods of providing notice.

Section 539.240 - Claim to undetermined right to appropriate surface water; registration statement; contents; effect of failure to file; recognizing changes to right; rules.

Section 539.310 - Negotiation for water rights.

Section 539.330 - Notice to persons affected by agreement.

Section 539.340 - Court decree; effective date of agreement; remand.

Section 539.350 - Procedures after remand of agreement.

Section 539.360 - Participation in management of Upper Klamath Basin Comprehensive Agreement.