(2) If the court does not sustain an exception, the court shall issue a final decree incorporating the agreement as submitted without alteration.
(3) If the court sustains an exception to the agreement, the court shall remand the agreement to the Water Resources Director for further negotiation according to the provisions of ORS 539.300 to 539.350, if desired by the parties to the agreement. [1987 c.81 §6; 1997 c.708 §1]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Section 539.005 - Purpose of chapter; rules.
Section 539.010 - Protection of water rights vested or initiated prior to February 24, 1909.
Section 539.040 - Notice of hearing by director.
Section 539.150 - Court proceedings to review determination of director.
Section 539.170 - Division of water pending hearing.
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.