Chapter 707, Oregon Laws 1955, shall be construed by the Water Resources Commission as supplemental to existing statutes and not in lieu thereof except to the extent that existing statutes are expressly amended or repealed by chapter 707, Oregon Laws 1955. ORS § 536.220 to 536.540 and the authority of the Water Resources Department thereunder shall include all laws now existing or hereinafter enacted that relate to or affect the use and control of the water resources of this state. [1955 c.707 § 10(5); 1963 c.415 § 1; 1975 c.581 § 24; 1985 c.673 § 180]

See note under 536.310.