(2) Likewise any person or municipal corporation whose land is so situated that it is injured or liable to be injured by floodwaters from any natural stream flowing through or near the land may make application to the county court for the right to enlarge or straighten the bed of such natural stream, or strengthen or build up the banks so as to protect such lands from overflow or injury.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 549 - Drainage and Flood Control Generally
Section 549.010 - Definitions for ORS 549.020 and 549.030.
Section 549.605 - Definitions for ORS 549.605 to 549.645.
Section 549.710 - Powers of counties with populations in excess of 50,000.
Section 549.720 - Procedure for removing or destroying drifts and drifting materials.