HB 3105
Provides that a certificate to appropriate water may be assigned.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
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Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill updates Oregon’s water rights system by allowing a certificate for water rights to be transferred to another person. It also requires sellers of property with water rights to notify the Water Resources Department about the sale and transfer. Furthermore, the bill introduces fee changes for various water-related applications and permits, including examinations, permits, and assignments, with some reduced fees for specific circumstances.
Key provisions
- Allows assignment of water right certificates.
- Requires sellers of property with water rights to notify the Water Resources Department of sales.
- Updates ORS 537.220 to address assignment procedures.
- Modifies ORS 537.330 to require sellers to inform buyers about available water rights.
- Amends ORS 536.050 to adjust fees for various water-related applications and permits.
- Establishes annual fees for dam owners based on hazard rating.
- Provides for fee refunds in certain circumstances.
- Allows reduced fees for digital submissions and specific project approvals.
Who is affected
- Property owners with water rights
- Water Resources Department
- Buyers of property with water rights
- Farmers and agricultural water users
- Businesses that use water
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for sellers to notify the Water Resources Department of water right sales.
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