Section 772.625 – Resolution showing proposed route and termini of pipeline.
(1) Prior to the filing of any condemnation action under ORS 772.615, the natural gas company shall adopt a resolution showing the approximate route and termini of any proposed pipeline, or the extension or branch of any existing pipeline, to be used in conjunction with the underground storage of natural gas, and showing the location […]
Section 774.010 – Definitions.
As used in this chapter, except as otherwise specifically provided or unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Board” means the Citizens’ Utility Board of Governors. (2) “Consumer” or “utility consumer” means any natural person 18 years of age or older who is a resident of the State of Oregon. (3) “District” means an electoral district […]
Section 774.020 – Policy.
The people of the State of Oregon hereby find that utility consumers need an effective advocate to assure that public policies affecting the quality and price of utility services reflect their needs and interests, that utility consumers have the right to form an organization which will represent their interests before legislative, administrative and judicial bodies, […]
Section 772.305 – Condemnation of right of way for drainage or irrigation.
(1) The United States, the state, or any person, firm, cooperative, association or corporation, shall have the right of way across and upon public, private and corporate lands or other rights of way, for the construction, maintenance, repair and use of all necessary reservoirs, dams, water gates, canals, ditches, flumes, tunnels, pipelines or other means […]
Section 774.030 – Citizens’ Utility Board; powers.
(1) The Citizens’ Utility Board is hereby created as an independent nonprofit public corporation and is authorized to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (2) The Citizens’ Utility Board has perpetual succession and it may sue and be sued, and may in its own name purchase and dispose of any interest in real and […]
Section 772.310 – Right to enlarge existing irrigation system.
(1) When the United States, the state, or any person, firm or corporation desires to convey water for irrigation, drainage or for any other beneficial purpose, and there is a canal or ditch already constructed that can be enlarged to convey the required quantity of water, then the United States, the state, or any such […]
Section 774.040 – Membership on board.
(1) All consumers are eligible for membership in the Citizens’ Utility Board. A consumer shall become a member of the Citizens’ Utility Board upon contribution of at least $5 but not more than $100 per year to the Citizens’ Utility Board. Each member shall be entitled to cast one vote for the election of the […]
Section 772.405 – Condemnation by corporations for reduction of ores.
(1) Every corporation organized for the construction and operation of mills, smelters and other works for the reduction of ores authorized to do business within the state may condemn lands and property for the discharge and natural distribution of smoke, fumes and dust from such works in the manner provided by ORS chapter 35. (2) […]
Section 774.060 – Board of Governors; duties; executive committee.
The Citizens’ Utility Board of Governors shall manage the affairs of the Citizens’ Utility Board. The board may delegate to an executive committee composed of not fewer than five members of the board the authority as would be allowed by ORS 65.354. [1985 c.1 §4; 1989 c.1010 §180]
Section 772.410 – Right of entry and condemnation by mining, quarrying and lumber corporations.
Any corporation organized for the purpose of opening or operating any gold, silver, or copper vein or lode, or any coal or other mine, or any marble, stone or other quarry, or for cutting or transporting timber, lumber, or cordwood, or for the manufacture of lumber: (1) May construct and operate railroads, skid roads, tramways, […]