(1) If the area embraced in the invalid organization is embraced in a subsequently created organization composed of unincorporated or incorporated territory, or combinations thereof, for the purpose of weather modification, the custodian of the taxes collected for the invalid organization shall turn them over to the subsequent organization to be used only for the purpose of weather modification.
(2) If the subsequent organization does not embrace all territory embraced in the invalid organization, such taxes as have been collected from the levy upon property in areas not embraced in the subsequent organization shall be refunded to the payers thereof by the custodian of the taxes before the balance is turned over to the subsequent organization.
(3) If no such subsequent organization is created for weather modification, within a period of two years after the entry of the judgment of invalidation, the taxes collected shall be refunded by the custodian of them to the taxpayers who paid them. [1969 c.698 §19; 2003 c.576 §522]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 558 - Weather Modification
Section 558.010 - Definitions for ORS 558.010 to 558.140.
Section 558.040 - Application for license; fee.
Section 558.050 - Proof of financial responsibility.
Section 558.052 - Requirements for bonds used to meet financial responsibility.
Section 558.053 - Judgment against principal on bond; action against surety; satisfaction.
Section 558.080 - Contents of hearing notice.
Section 558.110 - Records and reports of operations; public examination.
Section 558.135 - Revocation, suspension, refusal to issue or renew license; procedure.
Section 558.203 - Application of election laws.
Section 558.210 - Incorporation for weather modification; limitations as to area.
Section 558.340 - Tax assessment, levy and collection; boundary change.
Section 558.345 - Disposal of taxes levied when organization declared invalid.
Section 558.350 - Employees’ retirement system.
Section 558.355 - Budget for retirement system.
Section 558.400 - Board of commissioners; powers; qualifications and terms of commissioners.
Section 558.410 - Board meetings; officers; quorum; employing assistance; employee benefits.
Section 558.415 - Procedure to increase number of commissioners.
Section 558.430 - Deposit and withdrawal of moneys; annual reports; records.