Oregon Statutes 276.236 – Department may acquire land, water and water rights, watercourses, franchises and privileges
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The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may purchase, contract for, and lease, in the name of the state, real property, water, water rights and watercourses, franchises and privileges. Whenever the department deems it necessary or proper, it may appropriate and condemn real property, water, water rights and watercourses, franchises and privileges, including the right to take and condemn real property, water, water rights and watercourses, franchises and privileges, appropriated for or devoted to a public use before February 27, 1901, by any person or corporation under and by virtue of the laws of this state or the Territory of Oregon.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 276.236
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Department: means the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. See Oregon Statutes 276.001
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.