72nd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2003 Regular Session
 
HA to A-Eng. SB 82
 
LC 1295/SB 82-A4
 
                       HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO
                   A-ENGROSSED SENATE BILL 82
 
                      By COMMITTEE ON WATER
 
                             May 13
 
  On page 1 of the printed A-engrossed bill, line 2, delete '
creating new provisions; and'.
  On page 2, delete lines 13 through 26 and insert:
  ' (b) In addition to the authority of the division under
paragraph (a) of this subsection to grant easements over
submersible lands, a person holding a water right permit, water
right certificate, proposed or final order approving a water
right permit or court decree evidencing a water right may occupy
state-owned submersible lands for the construction, maintenance
and operation of any structure or facility necessary for the use
of water if the proposed use under the permit, certificate, order
or decree is for irrigation or domestic use. The division may not
charge for the occupation of state-owned submersible lands
pursuant to this paragraph, nor may the division require that a
person obtain written documentation to substantiate the
permission granted under this paragraph. Upon request by the
division, the Water Resources Department shall provide
information to the division regarding any change of use of the
water right. A person may continue to occupy state-owned
submersible lands pursuant to this paragraph until:
  ' (A) The water right permit is canceled pursuant to ORS
537.260;
  ' (B) The water right is canceled pursuant to ORS 540.641; or
  ' (C) The water is no longer being applied to irrigation or
domestic use.'.
  On page 3, delete lines 2 and 3.
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